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A12 HDK

2013 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,893 mi
Last recorded104,893 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz E68,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 104,893 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread of o/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre in poor cond worn badly on outer edge bald on inner edge & has long not deep splits on its outer side wall AD REPLACE TYRE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

high leval stop light ? inopp.

Pass 17 Jul 2024 95,339 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 85,658 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 74,954 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 74,953 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 70,707 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 57,108 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre very close to sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2019 47,102 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 37,556 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 27,781 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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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A12 HDK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 A12 HDK, 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 A12 HDK registered?

A12 HDK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 September 2013.

Is A12 HDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 HDK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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