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
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 23 October 2026 (131 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 30,428 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 50/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 30,428 miles. While mileage is high for its age, the consistent retesting and multiple advisories point to ongoing maintenance needs.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 17,244 miles per year, with a significant spike of 34,880 miles between Nov 2018 and Nov 2019, and a subsequent drop in annual mileage.
Things to check
- Recurring tyre advisories across 4 tests (Jul 2018, Nov 2019, Oct 2020, Sep 2022) indicate chronic wear.
- Recurring light failures (5 major failures, 1 advisory) in Jul 2018 and Sep 2022 suggest electrical issues.
- High annual mileage (17,244 mi/yr) for a 2013 car will accelerate wear on all components.
- Engine/Oil major failure in Jul 2018, though fixed, is a significant concern for a 2013 diesel.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Valid MOT until October 2026 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent retesting pattern (e.g., Oct 2023 retest after failure) shows prompt issue resolution.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 30,428 mi |
ADVISORY Small chips in windscreen
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 35,514 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1a)
|
| Jul 2018 | FAIL | 41,910 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Front front undertray damaged
|
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 41,910 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Front front undertray damaged
|
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 43,461 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 78,341 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 109,577 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 109,577 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 122,844 mi |
ADVISORY both front tyres wearing on edges
|
| Sep 2022 | FAIL | 137,078 mi |
MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 2x bothsides (4.7.2 (a))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 137,078 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 158,921 mi |
ADVISORY tyre pressure light on MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 158,925 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 189,892 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 221,066 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU63 ORN, 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.