BU13 XLA

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
SILVER
Engine
2143 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 December 2026 (179 days away)
Last recorded mileage
29,226 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 64/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 29,226 miles. The car's age and known model-specific issues also present significant long-term risks.

Mileage is consistently low, averaging 6,100 miles/year, with a notable drop to 997 miles between April 2023 and December 2023, but no fraud detected.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre bulge (5.2.3(d)(ii)) on 2017-03-31 MOT.
  • Turbo oil feed line seal leak and oil filter housing leak are known model weaknesses.
  • Head gasket and timing chain issues are common Mercedes-Benz problems.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,100 miles/year) suggests light use.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since the 2017 tyre issue.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates strong safety features.
  • MOT valid until 2026-12-10, offering peace of mind for the next two years.

Mileage history

Mar 2016: 29,226 mi PASSMar 2017: 35,589 mi PASSMay 2018: 51,167 mi PASSApr 2019: 56,784 mi PASSApr 2020: 59,314 mi PASSApr 2021: 61,964 mi PASSApr 2022: 65,424 mi PASSApr 2023: 67,637 mi PASSDec 2023: 68,634 mi PASSNov 2024: 73,847 mi FAILNov 2024: 73,850 mi PASSNov 2025: 78,636 mi PASS79k54k29kMar 2016Nov 2025

MOT test history — 11/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2016 PASS 29,226 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 35,589 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)
May 2018 PASS 51,167 mi
ADVISORY front brake pads low
Apr 2019 PASS 56,784 mi None recorded
Apr 2020 PASS 59,314 mi None recorded
Apr 2021 PASS 61,964 mi None recorded
Apr 2022 PASS 65,424 mi None recorded
Apr 2023 PASS 67,637 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Dec 2023 PASS 68,634 mi None recorded
Nov 2024 FAIL 73,847 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nov 2024 PASS 73,850 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nov 2025 PASS 78,636 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU13 XLA, 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.