Mercedes

Black · Petrol · 2005

L13 MBAMOT history

L13 MBA is a black petrol Mercedes first used on 17 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,839 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 MBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 MBA was last recorded at 121,839 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 6,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,839 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,000 miles
Average per year
6,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,839 miles
  • 2024 – 115,839 miles
  • 2023 – 108,885 miles
  • 2022 – 103,431 miles
  • 2021 – 98,177 miles
  • 2020 – 92,714 miles
  • 2019 – 85,151 miles
  • 2018 – 79,386 miles
  • 2017 – 72,469 miles
  • 2016 – 66,661 miles
  • 2015 – 60,908 miles
  • 2014 – 52,137 miles
  • 2013 – 42,314 miles
  • 2012 – 35,338 miles
  • 2011 – 27,556 miles
  • 2009 – 22,218 miles
  • 2008 – 15,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,839 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,839 miles (+6,000)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,839 miles
    Test number
    254774572164
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,839 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,839 miles
    Test number
    968893323517
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail115,839 miles (+6,954)1 dangerous4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,839 miles
    Test number
    343901554794
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,885 miles (+5,454)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,885 miles
    Test number
    746417358100
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass103,431 miles (+5,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,431 miles
    Test number
    762106749828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass98,177 miles (+5,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,177 miles
    Test number
    236434926685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,714 miles (+7,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,714 miles
    Test number
    865265094920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass85,151 miles (+5,765)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,151 miles
    Test number
    777843230050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,386 miles (+6,917)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,386 miles
    Test number
    364527582459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,469 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,469 miles
    Test number
    269879625871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,661 miles (+5,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,661 miles
    Test number
    333724523851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass60,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,908 miles
    Test number
    168660615139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail60,908 miles (+8,771)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,908 miles
    Test number
    799420715158
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass52,137 miles (+9,823)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,137 miles
    Test number
    196414964495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,314 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,314 miles
    Test number
    125553463042
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  16. Pass42,314 miles (+6,976)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,314 miles
    Test number
    498713163077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,338 miles (+7,782)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,338 miles
    Test number
    166412032416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,556 miles (+5,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,556 miles
    Test number
    716961521073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass22,218 miles (+6,249)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,218 miles
    Test number
    484211429340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,969 miles
    Test number
    343970028415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 MBA

Does L13 MBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 MBA is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L13 MBA?
The MOT on L13 MBA is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 MBA done?
L13 MBA was recorded at 121,839 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 6,103 miles a year.
Has L13 MBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 MBA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 MBA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L13 MBA find?
L13 MBA passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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