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31 LKK

2013 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,122 mi
Last recorded70,122 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz E68,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 LKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 70,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 66,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

full undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2024 66,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

full under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 27 Oct 2023 64,167 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

full under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear offside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full under fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 57,512 miles

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2020 54,783 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 49,567 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 43,132 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,215 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,475 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 LKK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 31 LKK, 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 LKK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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