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1 SDM

2013 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,731 mi
Last recorded44,731 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz E68,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 SDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 44,731 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 43,903 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 42,468 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 27 May 2022 40,841 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 40,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 39,114 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 36,704 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 36,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 26,940 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 21,375 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 14,357 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 14,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 11,745 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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1 SDM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1 SDM, 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 1 SDM registered?

1 SDM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is 1 SDM safe to buy?

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