BU13 OBE

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
2143 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
31 May 2027 (351 days away)
Last recorded mileage
66,911 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 75% pass rate and 66,911 miles. The vehicle's consistent high mileage and numerous unresolved issues make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows consistent high annual mileage, averaging 11,482 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a significant 96,332-mile jump in May 2019.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (May 2026): Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1
  • DANGEROUS brake disc failure on 2026-05-31 (153,457 mi) after 6 years of advisories.
  • DANG

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent high annual mileage averaging 11,482 miles per year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering, as readings are consistent.

Mileage history

Mar 2016: 66,911 mi PASSMar 2017: 87,629 mi PASSMay 2017: 88,315 mi FAILMay 2017: 88,315 mi PASSMay 2018: 92,418 mi PASSMay 2019: 96,332 mi PASSJun 2020: 102,314 mi PASSMay 2021: 107,932 mi PASSMay 2022: 116,992 mi PASSMay 2023: 126,785 mi FAILMay 2023: 126,785 mi PASSMay 2024: 137,052 mi PASSMay 2025: 144,300 mi FAILMay 2025: 144,302 mi PASSMay 2026: 153,456 mi FAILMay 2026: 153,457 mi PASS153k110k67kMar 2016May 2026

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2016 PASS 66,911 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 87,629 mi
ADVISORY engine covers and under trays fitted
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
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)
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
May 2017 FAIL 88,315 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
May 2017 PASS 88,315 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 92,418 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2019 PASS 96,332 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Jun 2020 PASS 102,314 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
May 2021 PASS 107,932 mi None recorded
May 2022 PASS 116,992 mi None recorded
May 2023 FAIL 126,785 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
May 2023 PASS 126,785 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2024 PASS 137,052 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
May 2025 FAIL 144,300 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2025 PASS 144,302 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2026 FAIL 153,456 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
May 2026 PASS 153,457 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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