Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc
L13 REAMOT history
L13 REA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 287,829 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 287,829 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 12,405 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 REA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 5 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 REA was last recorded at 287,829 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 287,021 miles · 18 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 808 miles
- Average per year
- 12,405 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 287,829 miles
- 2023 – 287,021 miles
- 2022 – 281,842 miles
- 2021 – 277,632 miles
- 2020 – 273,284 miles
- 2019 – 269,759 miles
- 2018 – 267,216 miles
- 2017 – 263,383 miles
- 2016 – 245,393 miles
- 2015 – 226,381 miles
- 2014 – 204,343 miles
- 2013 – 179,813 miles
- 2012 – 154,620 miles
- 2011 – 129,465 miles
- 2010 – 104,830 miles
- 2009 – 77,702 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass287,829 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Floor trays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 26 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass287,829 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 287,829 miles
- Test number
- 210297135699
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail287,829 miles (+808)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 287,829 miles
- Test number
- 478423637093
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail287,021 miles (+5,179)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 287,021 miles
- Test number
- 281485712282
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension arm/ spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension arm/ spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering inoperative auxilary belt missing (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure (centre and rear)
Pass281,842 miles (+4,210)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 281,842 miles
- Test number
- 621810455110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth parking brakes are slightly binding when released
Pass277,632 miles (+26)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 277,632 miles
- Test number
- 825096520393
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail277,606 miles (+4,322)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,606 miles
- Test number
- 636580442756
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass273,284 miles (+3,525)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 273,284 miles
- Test number
- 377216512527
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass269,759 miles (+2,543)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 269,759 miles
- Test number
- 252939279631
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFloor trays fitted
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass267,216 miles (+42)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 267,216 miles
- Test number
- 868314569873
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFloor trays fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail267,174 miles (+3,791)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 267,174 miles
- Test number
- 796319317398
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryFloor trays fitted
Pass263,383 miles (+17,990)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 263,383 miles
- Test number
- 961413563255
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front inside tyre wall has a small cut but not deep enough to reach the ply cords
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass245,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 245,393 miles
- Test number
- 277535487114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail245,393 miles (+19,012)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,393 miles
- Test number
- 183055611606
- Repaired at testCentre Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Fail226,381 miles3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,381 miles
- Test number
- 765757506875
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear hanger broken (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass226,381 miles (+22,038)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 226,381 miles
- Test number
- 785483613924
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass204,343 miles (+24,530)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 204,343 miles
- Test number
- 189275764234
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass179,813 miles (+25,193)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 179,813 miles
- Test number
- 706965323289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,620 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,620 miles
- Test number
- 855333322202
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass154,620 miles (+25,155)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 154,620 miles
- Test number
- 957973722245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,465 miles (+24,635)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 129,465 miles
- Test number
- 129314841203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,830 miles (+27,128)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 104,830 miles
- Test number
- 444922130234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,702 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 77,702 miles
- Test number
- 282668139281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L13 REA
- Does L13 REA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 REA is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 REA?
- The MOT on L13 REA is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 REA done?
- L13 REA was recorded at 287,829 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 12,405 miles a year.
- Has L13 REA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 REA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L13 REA 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 REA find?
- L13 REA passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: corrosion to underside and suspension; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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