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Mercedes-Benz E

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

L13 DRTMOT history

L13 DRT is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 119,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

L13 DRT white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,444 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 DRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 DRT was last recorded at 119,444 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,081 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,363 miles
Average per year
7,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,444 miles
  • 2025 – 118,081 miles
  • 2024 – 114,898 miles
  • 2023 – 103,250 miles
  • 2022 – 92,489 miles
  • 2021 – 78,108 miles
  • 2020 – 67,379 miles
  • 2019 – 58,947 miles
  • 2018 – 57,117 miles
  • 2016 – 55,207 miles
  • 2015 – 43,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,444 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake reading low

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,444 miles (+1,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,444 miles
    Test number
    885682252888
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake reading low
  2. Pass118,081 miles (+65)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,081 miles
    Test number
    950341042411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail118,016 miles (+3,118)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,016 miles
    Test number
    513205794130
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass114,898 miles (+11,648)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,898 miles
    Test number
    122065644929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass103,250 miles (+10,761)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,250 miles
    Test number
    478377193926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,489 miles (+14,381)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,489 miles
    Test number
    225442621615
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass78,108 miles (+10,729)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,108 miles
    Test number
    169666383222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,379 miles (+8,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,379 miles
    Test number
    735001947453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass58,947 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,947 miles
    Test number
    339079597523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,117 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,117 miles
    Test number
    194280956266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,207 miles (+11,948)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,207 miles
    Test number
    268920202300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,259 miles
    Test number
    862852323689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 DRT

Does L13 DRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 DRT is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 DRT?
The MOT on L13 DRT is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 DRT done?
L13 DRT was recorded at 119,444 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,442 miles a year.
Has L13 DRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 DRT has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 DRT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L13 DRT find?
L13 DRT passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear handbrake reading low.

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