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
- 1 September 2026 (79 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 29,443 mi
AI verdict AVOID 37/100
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 29,443 miles. The mileage trajectory is consistent, but the vehicle's safety record makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,356 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the recurring dangerous brake failures are a major concern.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2025-08-01, immediately followed by a PASS on 2025-09-01.
- Recurring DANGEROUS brake failures in 2019 and 2025, indicating a systemic and unresolved safety issue.
- Recurring MAJOR suspension failures in 2021 and 2025, with 6 related advisories, pointing to chronic neglect.
- Recurring MAJOR brake hose corrosion failures in 2021 and 2025, with 4 related advisories, indicating a deep-seated safety problem.
Working in its favour
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,356 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-09-01, confirming current roadworthiness.
- No outstanding recalls or major structural corrosion issues are evident in the MOT record.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 29,443 mi |
ADVISORY Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views ADVISORY Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f tread balding on inner edge ADVISORY Tyres ; n/s/r & o/s/r valve stems perished ADVISORY Brakes ; rear brake pads worn thin , close to limit ADVISORY Brakes ; parking brakes imbalance , n/s low performance
|
| May 2017 | PASS | 39,772 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 52,182 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 60,765 mi |
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 67,741 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 76,431 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) 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)) ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 76,436 mi |
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)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 89,498 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 103,507 mi |
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)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre ADVISORY undertray fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 120,466 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside 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 Front 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))
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| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 131,190 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Front 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 Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY undertrays fitted covering some underside components
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| Sep 2025 | PASS | 131,288 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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 Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY undertrays fitted covering some underside components
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