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
- 2143 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 9 November 2026 (148 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 42,172 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 76/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 42,172 miles. The vehicle also carries significant community-reported faults related to the drivetrain and timing chain.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage averaging 9,737 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent high of 14,313 miles in the last 12 months.
Things to check
- Feb 2019: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit — first advisory for a recurring issue.
- Feb 2021: Major failure for Nearside Front Tyre with a cut to the ply — indicates poor maintenance.
- Oct 2023: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit — another recent advisory for a critical safety component.
- Oct 2021: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn — a recurring suspension issue.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 42,172 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 51,026 mi |
ADVISORY engine covers. under trays fitted obscuring testable items ADVISORY engine to clean for emission test won't register ADVISORY rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 57,659 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 65,468 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 72,394 mi |
ADVISORY oil leak ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut
|
| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 77,251 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 77,251 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | FAIL | 79,968 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 79,969 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 88,379 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 99,454 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 110,962 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 125,275 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV13 FUF, 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.