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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

R13 HSDMOT history

R13 HSD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 113,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

R13 HSD black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,995 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R13 HSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R13 HSD was last recorded at 113,995 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,888 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
7,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,995 miles
  • 2024 – 104,626 miles
  • 2023 – 95,355 miles
  • 2022 – 85,573 miles
  • 2021 – 78,040 miles
  • 2020 – 72,816 miles
  • 2019 – 66,790 miles
  • 2018 – 57,967 miles
  • 2017 – 48,491 miles
  • 2016 – 43,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,995 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear in multiple locations (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,995 miles (+107)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,995 miles
    Test number
    278714547450
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear in multiple locations (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail113,888 miles (+9,262)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,888 miles
    Test number
    865128976143
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear in multiple locations (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass104,626 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,626 miles
    Test number
    652129562424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,551 miles (+9,196)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,551 miles
    Test number
    915270603115
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front incorrect fitments and leaving smears on the screen (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass95,355 miles (+249)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,355 miles
    Test number
    669194979279
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Fail95,106 miles (+9,533)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,106 miles
    Test number
    531631244056
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass85,573 miles (+89)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,573 miles
    Test number
    975388751580
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Fail85,484 miles (+7,444)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,484 miles
    Test number
    490093317181
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass78,040 miles (+5,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,040 miles
    Test number
    802693139546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (nearside worse) (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass72,816 miles (+6,026)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,816 miles
    Test number
    392114513517
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass66,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,790 miles
    Test number
    250142226738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,790 miles (+8,823)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,790 miles
    Test number
    455867416398
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  13. Pass57,967 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,967 miles
    Test number
    289499844735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,948 miles (+9,457)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,948 miles
    Test number
    893356484590
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on designed wear limit
  15. Pass48,491 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,491 miles
    Test number
    652621496171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,107 miles
    Test number
    110620595630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R13 HSD

Does R13 HSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R13 HSD is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R13 HSD?
The MOT on R13 HSD is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R13 HSD done?
R13 HSD was recorded at 113,995 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,811 miles a year.
Has R13 HSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R13 HSD has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on R13 HSD 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 R13 HSD find?
R13 HSD passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear in multiple locations; offside rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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