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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 2143 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 15 June 2026 (1 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 56,976 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 52/100
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 56,976 miles. While it has a long MOT, the repeated brake issues and high mileage suggest a higher maintenance burden.
The mileage trajectory shows a consistent increase, but a significant anomaly is present: a 90,034-mile jump occurred between April 2023 (124,252 mi) and May 2024 (214,286 mi), which is unusually high for a 2013 diesel.
Things to check
- Recurring brake system failures (2017, 2021, 2024) indicate a persistent and costly issue.
- Unusually high mileage jump of 83,407 miles between April 2023 and May 2024 is a significant red flag.
- Multiple DANGEROUS brake failures (2017, 2021) and MAJOR failures (2021, 2024) point to a chronic problem.
- The 2016-04-12 MOT failure for worn rear tyres, immediately followed by a pass, suggests reactive maintenance.
Working in its favour
- Vehicle has a valid MOT until June 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting the owner has been addressing issues.
- Consistent annual mileage increases, despite the recent high jump, show regular use.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | FAIL | 56,976 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 56,976 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Apr 2017 | FAIL | 64,420 mi |
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 64,508 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 70,926 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | FAIL | 76,825 mi |
DANGEROUS Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel N/S/R (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel O/S/R (1.3.1 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 76,903 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 81,657 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2021 | FAIL | 90,285 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 90,285 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 106,682 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 124,252 mi | None recorded |
| May 2024 | FAIL | 214,286 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2024 | FAIL | 214,984 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 215,241 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 229,531 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK13 VPC, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.