2013 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · SM13 BVY
2013 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 73,804 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM13 BVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 73,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM13 BVY 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 (SM13 BVY) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 73% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim too high x 2 (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
SM13 BVY Mileage History
- 02/12/202265,068 mi
- 23/11/202366,852 mi+1,784 mi
- 13/12/202471,721 mi+4,869 mi
- 03/04/202571,832 mi+111 mi
- 31/03/202673,804 mi+1,972 mi
Average of roughly 2,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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