BU13 XTC

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
8 July 2026 (24 days away)
Last recorded mileage
26,256 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 55/100

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 83% pass rate and 26,256 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, raising serious concerns about its past maintenance and potential hidden issues.

The MOT history shows a 589-mile discrepancy on 20 Feb 2020, followed by extremely low annual mileage (489 mi/yr equivalent) before Jul 2025, indicating a major data integrity issue or potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: 589-mile difference on 20 Feb 2020 retest.
  • Mileage anomaly: Extremely low annual mileage (489 mi/yr equivalent) before Jul 2025.
  • Recurring suspension failures: Both rear coil springs fractured (Jan 2018, Feb 2020).
  • Brake system wear: Recurring advisories for rear brake pads (Mar 2021, Jul 2025

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-07-08, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current owner diligence.
  • Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards.
  • Consistent annual mileage (6,571 mi/yr) for its first 13 years of life.

Mileage history

Jan 2016: 26,256 mi PASSJan 2017: 31,716 mi PASSJan 2018: 37,163 mi FAILJan 2018: 37,286 mi PASSJan 2019: 42,217 mi PASSFeb 2020: 65,611 mi FAILFeb 2020: 65,022 mi PASSMar 2021: 70,384 mi PASSMar 2022: 72,045 mi PASSMar 2023: 77,536 mi PASSMar 2024: 81,669 mi PASSJul 2025: 82,320 mi PASS82k54k26kJan 2016Jul 2025

MOT test history — 10/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2016 PASS 26,256 mi
ADVISORY engine covers and under trays fitted
Jan 2017 PASS 31,716 mi
ADVISORY both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Jan 2018 FAIL 37,163 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Jan 2018 PASS 37,286 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2019 PASS 42,217 mi
ADVISORY both front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly
Feb 2020 FAIL 65,611 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2020 PASS 65,022 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 PASS 70,384 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mar 2022 PASS 72,045 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 PASS 77,536 mi None recorded
Mar 2024 PASS 81,669 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2025 PASS 82,320 mi
ADVISORY engine covers fitted
ADVISORY under trays fitted
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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