2013 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · SL63 VBJ
2013 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 05 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 126,352 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SL63 VBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 126,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL63 VBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (SL63 VBJ) between March 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SL63 VBJ Mileage History
- 18/03/202381,866 mi
- 18/03/202381,866 mi
- 30/07/2024101,267 mi+19,401 mi
- 08/08/2024101,310 mi+43 mi
- 28/07/2025126,352 mi+25,042 mi
Average of roughly 18,829 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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