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AF13 DJD

2013 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,157 mi
Last recorded97,157 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class70,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 DJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 97,157 miles

Surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2025 92,416 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 90,312 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 90,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 89,111 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,570 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 87,546 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 84,549 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2018 79,767 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 64,083 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 63,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 52,272 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 41,749 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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AF13 DJD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 70,014 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF13 DJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF13 DJD registered?

AF13 DJD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is AF13 DJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 DJD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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