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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

L13 SMTMOT history

L13 SMT is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 76,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L13 SMT black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,937 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 SMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 SMT was last recorded at 76,937 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,355 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,582 miles
Average per year
3,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,937 miles
  • 2025 – 74,355 miles
  • 2024 – 71,341 miles
  • 2023 – 68,477 miles
  • 2022 – 65,511 miles
  • 2021 – 62,606 miles
  • 2020 – 60,763 miles
  • 2019 – 57,561 miles
  • 2018 – 54,369 miles
  • 2017 – 49,398 miles
  • 2016 – 43,919 miles
  • 2015 – 37,853 miles
  • 2014 – 34,148 miles
  • 2013 – 32,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,937 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing, smear of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides sidewalls cracking, perishing, cuts but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Top headlight bracket broken but light is secure
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides last inch corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear suspension arms, rear bushes peeling subframe end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides slightly perishing and sidewalls cut/kerb damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot split but still preventing dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,937 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,937 miles
    Test number
    468051280138
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing, smear of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides sidewalls cracking, perishing, cuts but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Top headlight bracket broken but light is secure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides last inch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear suspension arms, rear bushes peeling subframe end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,937 miles (+2,582)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,937 miles
    Test number
    315961031186
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing, smear of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides sidewalls cracking, perishing, cuts but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Top headlight bracket broken but light is secure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides last inch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear suspension arms, rear bushes peeling subframe end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,355 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,355 miles
    Test number
    359573185664
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot split but still preventing dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides slightly perishing and sidewalls cut/kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides last inch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail74,355 miles (+3,014)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,355 miles
    Test number
    660420406183
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot split but still preventing dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides slightly perishing and sidewalls cut/kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides last inch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass71,341 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,341 miles
    Test number
    120381554007
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, last inch of pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail71,338 miles (+2,861)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,338 miles
    Test number
    403846256525
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, last inch of pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass68,477 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,477 miles
    Test number
    242479581589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,422 miles (+2,911)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,422 miles
    Test number
    595740327268
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass65,511 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,511 miles
    Test number
    815765581385
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm, ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, last inch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Last inch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail65,511 miles (+2,905)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,511 miles
    Test number
    358264303888
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake surface seriously reduced, heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, ball joint facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm, ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, last inch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Last inch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass62,606 miles (+1,843)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,606 miles
    Test number
    107246333155
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, last inch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Last inch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass60,763 miles (+3,202)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,763 miles
    Test number
    999405517137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass57,561 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    57,561 miles
    Test number
    521963209207
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail57,556 miles (+3,187)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,556 miles
    Test number
    331509548839
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel binding possibly parking brake (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass54,369 miles (+4,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,369 miles
    Test number
    834605966191
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts, inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass49,398 miles (+5,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    178691758934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass43,919 miles (+6,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,919 miles
    Test number
    704677016501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres centre tread is getting low

  18. Pass37,853 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,853 miles
    Test number
    469987175086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,148 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,148 miles
    Test number
    655620604129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,345 miles
    Test number
    129936723396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 SMT

Does L13 SMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 SMT is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 SMT?
The MOT on L13 SMT is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 SMT done?
L13 SMT was recorded at 76,937 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,621 miles a year.
Has L13 SMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 SMT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 SMT 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 SMT find?
L13 SMT passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing, smear of grease; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls cracking, perishing, cuts but no cords, and 4 more.

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