BL13 VNA

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
BLUE
Engine
2143 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
4 August 2026 (51 days away)
Last recorded mileage
88,865 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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 67% pass rate and 88,865 miles. The high annual mileage and numerous unresolved issues make this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 18,949 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or inconsistencies.

Things to check

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (Aug 2023) — a major safety system failure.
  • Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (May 2019) — electrical system fault.
  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (May 2020) — structural suspension failure.
  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (May 2020) — structural suspension failure.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until August 2026 — current roadworthiness certification.
  • No mileage discrepancies — consistent annual usage, no fraud indicators.
  • Immediate retest passes after failures — owner addressed issues promptly.
  • No recurring failures on the same system after initial fix — each issue was resolved.

Mileage history

May 2016: 88,865 mi PASSMay 2017: 103,221 mi FAILMay 2017: 103,221 mi PASSApr 2018: 121,781 mi FAILMay 2018: 122,372 mi PASSMay 2019: 144,034 mi PASSMay 2020: 163,712 mi FAILMay 2020: 163,714 mi PASSMay 2021: 178,857 mi FAILMay 2021: 178,857 mi PASSMay 2022: 193,727 mi PASSAug 2023: 215,063 mi FAILAug 2023: 215,065 mi PASSAug 2024: 225,985 mi PASSAug 2025: 238,769 mi PASS239k164k89kMay 2016Aug 2025

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2016 PASS 88,865 mi None recorded
May 2017 FAIL 103,221 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Corrosion to rear springs
ADVISORY Both front tyres getting low
ADVISORY Slight play in both front wheel bearings
May 2017 PASS 103,221 mi
ADVISORY Corrosion to rear springs
ADVISORY Slight play in both front wheel bearings
ADVISORY Offside rear tyre getting low
Apr 2018 FAIL 121,781 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY engine cover and under trays fitted
ADVISORY sidewall damage and worn inner edge o/s/f tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
May 2018 PASS 122,372 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY engine cover and under trays fitted
ADVISORY sidewall damage and worn inner edge o/s/f tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
May 2019 PASS 144,034 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY o/s/r light lens and o/s side repeater damaged
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY unable top see the inner brake pads
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2020 FAIL 163,712 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
May 2020 PASS 163,714 mi
ADVISORY Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
May 2021 FAIL 178,857 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY engine cover under trays and sill coved
ADVISORY sidewall damage to the front tyres
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2021 PASS 178,857 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY engine cover under trays and sill coved
ADVISORY sidewall damage to the front tyres
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2022 PASS 193,727 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Bonnet damaged but secure
Aug 2023 FAIL 215,063 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY BONNET DAMAGED
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Aug 2023 PASS 215,065 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY BONNET DAMAGED
Aug 2024 PASS 225,985 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front thrust arm bush deteriorated / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front thrust arm bush deteriorated / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer shoulder / worn inner 1.6 - 3.mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer shoulder worn inner 1.6 - 3.mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Aug 2025 PASS 238,769 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Light lens damaged but not effecting light source.

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