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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

LS13 JBXMOT history

LS13 JBX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 178,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LS13 JBX black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
178,917 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 JBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 JBX was last recorded at 178,917 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2023: 146,053 miles, lower than 146,054 miles on 7 Jun 2023.

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
178,879 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
12,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,917 miles
  • 2025 – 166,335 miles
  • 2024 – 156,160 miles
  • 2023 – 146,053 miles
  • 2022 – 133,228 miles
  • 2021 – 123,610 miles
  • 2020 – 117,769 miles
  • 2018 – 98,578 miles
  • 2017 – 76,330 miles
  • 2016 – 50,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,917 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs in very bad condition, lipped/worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin (dangerous)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin (dangerous)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,917 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    178,917 miles
    Test number
    648762790195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail178,879 miles (+12,544)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,879 miles
    Test number
    480347804255
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass166,335 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    166,335 miles
    Test number
    907953572472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp loose/worn
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryKnocking coming from front suspension but no play found, advise further investigation
  4. Fail166,335 miles (+10,175)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,335 miles
    Test number
    367428419730
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp loose/worn
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryKnocking coming from front suspension but no play found, advise further investigation
  5. Pass156,160 miles (+33)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    156,160 miles
    Test number
    382118312490
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs in very bad condition, lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin (dangerous) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin (dangerous) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight front brake imbalance due to irregular fitment of front brake pads
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Fail156,127 miles (+10,074)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,127 miles
    Test number
    514216433122
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cut, and bulged (255/35r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs in very bad condition, lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin (dangerous) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin (dangerous) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre inner edge. very close to limit of repair
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight front brake imbalance due to irregular fitment of front brake pads
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Pass146,053 miles (-1)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,053 miles
    Test number
    108504432939
    • DangerousBoth front outer brake pads have been replaced, both inner ones have not!!!
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs badly lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp leveling device broken but cabletied into place
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance to front brakes due to pad irregular fitment!!!
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  8. Fail146,054 miles (+12,826)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,054 miles
    Test number
    564316819012
    • DangerousBoth front outer brake pads have been replaced, both inner ones have not!!!
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded goes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs badly lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp leveling device broken but cabletied into place
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance to front brakes due to pad irregular fitment!!!
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  9. Pass133,228 miles (+9,618)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    133,228 miles
    Test number
    372965716044
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded, borderline pass!!! (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp leveling device broken but cable tied in place
  10. Pass123,610 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,610 miles
    Test number
    789345649395
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail123,610 miles (+5,841)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,610 miles
    Test number
    473302487956
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass117,769 miles (+19,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,769 miles
    Test number
    747427506664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
  13. Pass98,578 miles (+22,248)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,578 miles
    Test number
    499003756001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,330 miles (+25,560)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,330 miles
    Test number
    546276690670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,770 miles
    Test number
    627069402624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail50,770 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,770 miles
    Test number
    474163441695
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS13 JBX

Does LS13 JBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 JBX is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS13 JBX?
The MOT on LS13 JBX is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 JBX done?
LS13 JBX was recorded at 178,917 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 12,958 miles a year.
Has LS13 JBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 JBX has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS13 JBX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS13 JBX find?
LS13 JBX passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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