BK13 VNE

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
2987 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
5 February 2027 (236 days away)
Last recorded mileage
39,630 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 39,630 miles. The vehicle's MOT history shows a pattern of recurring issues, including tyres, brakes, and lights, indicating a history of neglect.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal usage, averaging 10,687 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Mar 2019) — unresolved for 5+ years.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Mar 2019) — unresolved for 5+ years.
  • Recurring major failures: Lights (6 failures), Windscreen (3 failures), Brakes (1 failure) — consistent neglect.
  • Unresolved high-risk advisories: Engine oil leak (Mar 2019), Turbo oil feed line seal leak (2012–present), Head gasket (2012–present) — significant long-term risks.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage: Average 10,687 miles/year, no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • Long MOT validity: Current MOT valid until February 2027, offering peace of mind for two years.
  • Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a strong safety focus for its model year.

Mileage history

Apr 2016: 39,630 mi PASSMar 2017: 55,395 mi PASSMar 2018: 71,745 mi PASSMar 2019: 83,004 mi PASSJan 2020: 86,105 mi PASSJan 2021: 93,062 mi FAILJan 2021: 93,062 mi PASSJan 2022: 101,979 mi FAILJan 2022: 101,979 mi PASSJan 2023: 112,128 mi FAILJan 2023: 112,128 mi PASSJan 2024: 124,582 mi FAILJan 2024: 124,582 mi PASSJan 2025: 132,257 mi PASSFeb 2026: 140,075 mi PASS140k90k40kApr 2016Feb 2026

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2016 PASS 39,630 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 55,395 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 71,745 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2019 PASS 83,004 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 86,105 mi
ADVISORY under tray fitted
Jan 2021 FAIL 93,062 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2021 PASS 93,062 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2022 FAIL 101,979 mi
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Jan 2022 PASS 101,979 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 FAIL 112,128 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MINOR Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front fog light not working
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake ,Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Jan 2023 PASS 112,128 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake ,Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Jan 2024 FAIL 124,582 mi
ADVISORY engine oil leak
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY nsf fog lamp inop
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2024 PASS 124,582 mi
ADVISORY engine oil leak
ADVISORY nsf fog lamp inop
Jan 2025 PASS 132,257 mi None recorded
Feb 2026 PASS 140,075 mi
ADVISORY wipers split
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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