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312 DKH

2013 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

251,071 mi
Last recorded251,071 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz E68,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration312 DKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 251,071 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 241,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Camber arm bushes perishing

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Suspension arm and subframe bushes perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2024 229,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Several rear suspension arm and subframe bushes peeling and/or perishing

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR 2.5mm Both rear tyres worn inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 204,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edges and unevenly worn across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Several rear suspension arm bushes perishing

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 181,957 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 181,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 166,207 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2020 153,949 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 138,808 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 117,106 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,500 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 77,637 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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312 DKH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 312 DKH, 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 312 DKH registered?

312 DKH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 August 2013.

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