BT13 OWF

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
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1595 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
14 July 2026 (30 days away)
Last recorded mileage
15,594 mi

AI verdict AVOID 41/100

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 15,594 miles. The mileage is very low for its age, which, combined with the recurring failures, makes this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging only 5,539 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 2 miles between Jul 2024 and Jul 2025).

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre failures and advisories across 6 tests (2019, 2021, 2025) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Brake system failures and advisories in 2019, 2020, 2024, and 2025 point to a systemic maintenance issue.
  • Engine/Oil failure in 2019 and 2024, plus a 2024 brake major failure, suggests a pattern of deferred repairs.
  • The 2025-07-14 MOT shows a tyre advisory, indicating the car was sold immediately after a borderline pass.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-07-14, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation is present in the MOT history.
  • The 2017-07-05 and 2018-07-13 MOTs passed without any major defects or advisories.
  • The 2019-07-11 retest PASS after a PRS tyre failure is a positive sign of immediate repair.

Mileage history

Jun 2016: 15,594 mi PASSJul 2017: 21,851 mi PASSJul 2018: 27,913 mi PASSJul 2019: 34,160 mi FAILJul 2019: 34,160 mi PASSJul 2020: 38,702 mi PASSJun 2021: 43,333 mi FAILJun 2021: 43,333 mi PASSJul 2022: 48,151 mi PASSJul 2023: 53,609 mi PASSJul 2024: 61,734 mi FAILJul 2024: 61,736 mi PASSJul 2025: 69,421 mi FAILJul 2025: 69,421 mi FAILJul 2025: 69,421 mi PASS69k43k16kJun 2016Jul 2025

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2016 PASS 15,594 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 21,851 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 PASS 27,913 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 FAIL 34,160 mi
PRS 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 Brake pedal wearing smooth wearing/worn on edge. (1.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear N/S/R Seat belt not fully retracting have to manually guide in, belt might need manual help before they retract
Jul 2019 PASS 34,160 mi
ADVISORY Brake pedal wearing smooth wearing/worn on edge. (1.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear N/S/R Seat belt not fully retracting have to manually guide in, belt might need manual help before they retract
Jul 2020 PASS 38,702 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))
Jun 2021 FAIL 43,333 mi
ADVISORY Amber warning on dash for front right cornering light.
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))
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre
Jun 2021 PASS 43,333 mi None recorded
Jul 2022 PASS 48,151 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 PASS 53,609 mi None recorded
Jul 2024 FAIL 61,734 mi
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jul 2024 PASS 61,736 mi None recorded
Jul 2025 FAIL 69,421 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jul 2025 FAIL 69,421 mi
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jul 2025 PASS 69,421 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT13 OWF, 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.