BD13 YWJ

2013 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES-BENZ
Year
2013
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
RED
Engine
2143 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
3 October 2026 (110 days away)
Last recorded mileage
19,782 mi

AI verdict AVOID 65/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2013 Mercedes-Benz has 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 19,782 miles. While mileage is low and consistent, the vehicle's maintenance history warrants careful investigation.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,266 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent MOT pass in October 2025 confirmed 79,988 miles.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Aug 2018 – Aug 2019)
  • Recurring major failures for lights (Aug 2018, Aug 2022, Sep 2022) and tyres (Aug 2019, Aug 2020, Aug 2021) indicate ongoing maintenance needs.
  • Five major failures in 13 MOT tests, including a registration plate issue (Aug 2018), highlight a history of non-compliance.
  • The Aug 2018 MOT failure for a side repeater and registration plate, followed by a retest PASS, suggests a 'just passed' seller tactic.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until October 2026 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,266 miles/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017) indicates a strong safety foundation for this model.

Mileage history

Aug 2016: 19,782 mi FAILAug 2016: 19,782 mi PASSAug 2017: 23,674 mi PASSAug 2018: 31,933 mi FAILAug 2018: 32,093 mi FAILSep 2018: 32,092 mi PASSAug 2019: 37,415 mi FAILAug 2019: 37,417 mi PASSAug 2020: 43,485 mi PASSAug 2021: 48,253 mi PASSAug 2022: 58,514 mi FAILSep 2022: 58,662 mi FAILSep 2022: 58,662 mi PASSSep 2023: 65,005 mi PASSSep 2024: 72,293 mi PASSOct 2025: 79,988 mi PASS80k50k20kAug 2016Oct 2025

MOT test history — 10/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2016 FAIL 19,782 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY n/s/r tyre inner wall split
Aug 2016 PASS 19,782 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 PASS 23,674 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Aug 2018 FAIL 31,933 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY oil leak
MAJOR Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Aug 2018 FAIL 32,093 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY oil leak
MINOR Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2018 PASS 32,092 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 FAIL 37,415 mi
ADVISORY Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Both tyres sidewall damaged.
Aug 2019 PASS 37,417 mi
ADVISORY Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Both tyres sidewall damaged.
Aug 2020 PASS 43,485 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2021 PASS 48,253 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2022 FAIL 58,514 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Sep 2022 FAIL 58,662 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Sep 2022 PASS 58,662 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Sep 2023 PASS 65,005 mi None recorded
Sep 2024 PASS 72,293 mi None recorded
Oct 2025 PASS 79,988 mi None recorded

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