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272 DLD

2013 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,608 mi
Last recorded52,608 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz E68,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration272 DLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 52,608 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 50,819 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 50,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 47,734 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 43,803 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 38,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 38,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 36,200 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,356 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 28,356 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 22,834 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 17,581 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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272 DLD 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 272 DLD, 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 272 DLD registered?

272 DLD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is 272 DLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 272 DLD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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