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)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 11 May 2027 (331 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 46,577 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 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 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 46,577 miles. While mileage is consistent, the high number of failures and advisories, particularly in the last 3 years, indicates significant wear and potential future repair costs.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,210 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though annual usage has fluctuated between 3,000 and 8,000 miles in recent years.
Things to check
- Recurring major suspension failures (Oct 2023, Oct 2024, Oct 2025) and advisories (Oct 2018, Oct 2023) indicate chronic wear.
- Persistent brake system failures (Oct 2020, Oct 2024, Oct 2025) and advisories (Oct 2018, Oct 2022) suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
- Tyre advisories (Oct 2018, Oct 2023, Oct 2025) and failures (Oct 2023, Oct 2024) show a pattern of neglect or poor fitment.
- Four major failures and 13 tests over 13 years, with 4 failures in the last 3 years, points to a high-maintenance vehicle.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,210 miles/year, aligning with UK average.
- Valid MOT until May 2027, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 46,577 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 47,770 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 53,046 mi |
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)
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 59,617 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides also worn slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 66,081 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 69,909 mi |
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 69,917 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 74,059 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 81,890 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 90,153 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 90,156 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Oct 2024 | FAIL | 96,581 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY handbrake performance low
|
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 96,664 mi |
ADVISORY handbrake performance low
|
| Oct 2025 | FAIL | 105,405 mi |
ADVISORY Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i)) MAJOR Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front and rear suspension components corroded ADVISORY Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 105,408 mi |
ADVISORY Front and rear suspension components corroded ADVISORY Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
|
| May 2026 | PASS | 109,751 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU13 XOR, 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.