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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 2143 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 29 January 2027 (229 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 36,558 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 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 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 36,558 miles. The recurring brake advisories and high mileage for its age present significant future maintenance costs.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 13,520 miles/year, with a notable spike of 28,370 miles in 2022, but no suspicious drops or round numbers.
Things to check
- Major brake failure recorded on 2022-12-01, though immediately rectified.
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded (2022-12-01), a serious structural concern.
- Brake performance not tested due to corrosion (2022-12-01), a safety-critical issue.
- High mileage (176,577 mi) for a 2013 car, indicating heavy use and accelerated wear.
Working in its favour
- Consistent MOT passes since 2019, with no recent failures or dangerous defects.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
- Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating for 2017 model, indicating robust safety features.
- Mileage has been consistent, showing no sudden drops or suspiciously low annual usage.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 36,558 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 45,629 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
|
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 54,793 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 67,395 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 79,246 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front wipers smear
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 84,557 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 87,928 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Dec 2022 | FAIL | 116,298 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened where lower front arm mounts marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened where lower front arm mounts marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded around rear subframe and upto flexi (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded around rear subframe (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Brake performance not tested due to rear subframe been corroded (1.2.1 (g))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 117,517 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp Not Securing Properly (8.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 137,610 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 158,081 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 176,577 mi | None recorded |
About this page
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