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AV13 LFF

2013 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,675 mi
Last recorded148,675 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class70,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 LFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 148,675 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 143,626 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight Damage to Front Number Plate

Pass 13 Jul 2024 143,261 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 140,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 132,547 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 132,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 121,930 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 121,927 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 114,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 101,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing from edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing from edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 89,135 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 79,446 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 79,231 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,135 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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AV13 LFF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV13 LFF, 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 AV13 LFF registered?

AV13 LFF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is AV13 LFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 LFF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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