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31 JY

2013 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,567 mi
Last recorded121,567 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz E68,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 JY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 121,567 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 121,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 109,320 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 98,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2022 91,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 91,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 83,860 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 77,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 77,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 41,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,245 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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31 JY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 31 JY, 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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31 JY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is 31 JY safe to buy?

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