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156 SO

2013 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,099 mi
Last recorded90,099 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz E68,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration156 SO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 90,099 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 84,276 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 78,008 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,605 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,485 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,638 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 68,424 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,103 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,823 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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156 SO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 68,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 156 SO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 156 SO registered?

156 SO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is 156 SO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 156 SO shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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