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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

LR13 HTEMOT history

LR13 HTE is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 172,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LR13 HTE grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
172,177 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 HTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 HTE was last recorded at 172,177 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 3,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2024: 163,970 miles, lower than 235,454 miles on 23 Dec 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,990 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,187 miles
Average per year
15,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,177 miles
  • 2025 – 168,990 miles
  • 2024 – 163,970 miles
  • 2022 – 235,454 miles
  • 2021 – 210,782 miles
  • 2020 – 204,220 miles
  • 2019 – 186,088 miles
  • 2018 – 144,366 miles
  • 2017 – 102,524 miles
  • 2016 – 59,021 miles
  • 2015 – 18,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,177 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + some area of tyre starting to break up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,177 miles (+3,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    172,177 miles
    Test number
    218511550930
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass168,990 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    168,990 miles
    Test number
    198471326481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,970 miles (-71,484)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,970 miles
    Test number
    307844107600
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass235,454 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    235,454 miles
    Test number
    595658057930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail235,406 miles (+15,550)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,406 miles
    Test number
    274178300026
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass219,856 miles (+9,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    219,856 miles
    Test number
    736141563729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass210,782 miles (+6,562)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    210,782 miles
    Test number
    454330064223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass204,220 miles (+432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    204,220 miles
    Test number
    262515777419
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail203,788 miles (+17,700)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,788 miles
    Test number
    844137931905
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass186,088 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    186,088 miles
    Test number
    733875459902
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + some area of tyre starting to break up (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake pedal slow coming off when release
  11. Fail186,033 miles (+41,667)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,033 miles
    Test number
    849926159065
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + some area of tyre starting to break up (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake pedal slow coming off when release
  12. Pass144,366 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    144,366 miles
    Test number
    146082077773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail144,255 miles (+41,731)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,255 miles
    Test number
    235502941733
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  14. Pass102,524 miles (+43,503)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,524 miles
    Test number
    491789890254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,021 miles (+40,236)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,021 miles
    Test number
    357549688667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,785 miles
    Test number
    676950456686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR13 HTE

Does LR13 HTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR13 HTE is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR13 HTE?
The MOT on LR13 HTE is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR13 HTE done?
LR13 HTE was recorded at 172,177 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 15,004 miles a year.
Has LR13 HTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 HTE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR13 HTE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR13 HTE find?
LR13 HTE passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower.

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