Vehicle History Check
A history check covers what MOT data doesn't: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, theft markers, scrap records. Worth doing before you commit.
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2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E
2.1L · DIESEL · SILVER
LAST MOT
Aug 2026
MILEAGE
39,463 mi
MOT SUMMARY
Zero failures across 11 MOTs
4 advisories on record
B20 KDG
SCORED
26 Oct 2026
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MOT history assessment only · Not a substitute for independent inspection
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Need to know
A long gap between MOT tests
One late test. The 22 August 2017 test came 19 months after the one before it, so the car ran about 7 months with no MOT certificate. Ask the seller why. A car kept off the road under a SORN needs no MOT, so a gap can have an innocent explanation.
Above the average for similar cars
Scores 93 against an average of 57 for the 17,682 cars of this make, model family and year we have scored.
Mileage record is consistent
All 11 odometer readings on this vehicle's MOT record show consistent forward progression. Average usage works out at 2,485 miles per year. No mileage anomalies detected in the digital record.
How much of this car's MOT history we can see
This car has been due an MOT for 11 years, and about 7 months of that aren't covered by a test. The 22 August 2017 test came 19 months after the one before it, which accounts for about 7 of them. Where the car was in that time isn't in the digital record, and we don't guess.
Vehicle is currently SORN
This vehicle has a Statutory Off Road Notification, so it isn't currently taxed and can't be legally driven on public roads. Before viewing, confirm with the seller whether they'll arrange delivery, or whether you'll need to tax and insure it before driving it away.
A run is starting
The last test was clean. We call it a run from three.
Not checked
We do not check the write-off register. This lamp lights only when a listing we have seen declared the car as a Cat S, N, C or D. An HPI check covers the register and the rest of the history that MOT data does not.
No structural defect recorded
None of the 11 tests recorded a structural defect: corrosion or damage to a part the car's strength depends on.
No sign of an import
Nothing in the DVLA record suggests an import. Its registration is a normal age-related plate, not a Q-plate.
Mileage history
Average 2,485 miles per year.
Fuel
Diesel
CO₂
138 g/km
Euro Standard
Euro 5
CAZ Status
Not compliant
Annual VED
£200/yr
V5C last issued
18 Sep 2026
Registered
Gloucester
11 tests on record · tap a test
marks a reading or test date worth checking. Open the row to see why.
Passed with no advisories.
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
This test came about 7 months after the last certificate ran out, so the car was without an MOT certificate for that time. See Need to know.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
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Before you commit
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Pre-Purchase Inspection
An MOT is pass or fail. A pre-purchase inspection is a mechanic's eyes on brakes, wear, leaks and recent repairs. Especially worth it if you can't see the car in person.
ClickMechanicWhen you're ready to buy
Purchase-enabling services. The buyer has assessed the car and is moving toward a decision.
Breakdown Cover
Private used cars don't come with a warranty. Cover for the journey home at minimum.
AutoAid BreakdownExtended Warranty
Protects against unexpected repair bills once you own it. More relevant for older vehicles.
Warranty WiseOnce it's yours
Tax the vehicle
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GOV.UKTransfer the V5C
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GOV.UKMOT and Servicing
Book the next MOT or a service at a local garage. Check when the current MOT runs out first.
BookMyGarageTyres
Worth checking tread depth if you haven't already. New tyres before winter if they're marginal.
MyTyres.co.ukParts and Maintenance
Filters, fluids, wiper blades. The basics that keep it running.
GSF Car PartsDisclaimer
- Bonafied has assessed the MOT history of this vehicle only.
- This assessment is not a substitute for an independent full vehicle history check, physical inspection or professional mechanical appraisal.
- Declared write-offs (Categories A, B, S and N) are not checked at this stage; an independent history check is strongly recommended before purchase.
- Mileage consistency is assessed from MOT records only; odometer fraud cannot be ruled out without independent verification.
- Bonafied accepts no liability for the condition, fitness for purpose or accuracy of description of any vehicle.
- Bonafied cannot detect vehicle modifications. Standard and modified examples are assessed identically against MOT history data.