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
- RED
- Engine
- 1595 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 11 June 2027 (362 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,975 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 63/100
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 28,975 miles. The car's history shows a consistent but low annual mileage, which is a positive indicator for wear and tear.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,130 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating light and consistent use.
Things to check
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre defect on 2016-06-14 (28,975 mi) — immediate safety concern.
- Recurring tyre advisories and failures across multiple tests (May 2019, Jun 2024) — persistent wear pattern.
- Major Nearside Front Tyre failure on 2016-06-14 (28,975 mi) — significant safety risk.
- Major Nearside Front Tyre failure on 2017-05-25 (35,183 mi) — repeated safety issue.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-06-11 — no immediate retest required.
- Consistent low annual mileage (5,130 mi/yr) — less wear and tear on components.
- No recurring failures on critical safety systems (brakes, suspension) — only tyres.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — excellent safety credentials for its age.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | FAIL | 28,975 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
|
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 28,972 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | FAIL | 35,183 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
|
| May 2017 | PASS | 35,183 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | PASS | 39,819 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | PASS | 45,266 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))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 51,465 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 52,873 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))
|
| Nov 2022 | FAIL | 55,950 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 55,950 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 57,894 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2024 | FAIL | 61,502 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 61,684 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 65,551 mi |
ADVISORY water ingress offside rear lamp
|
| May 2026 | PASS | 68,793 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU13 HFP, 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.