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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,595 cc

L13 VYUMOT history

L13 VYU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLA first used on 20 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 123,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
123,908 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 VYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 VYU was last recorded at 123,908 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 13,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,725 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
13,183 miles
Average per year
7,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,908 miles
  • 2023 – 110,725 miles
  • 2021 – 98,501 miles
  • 2017 – 59,221 miles
  • 2016 – 48,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,908 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,908 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    123,908 miles
    Test number
    619199385247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass196,114 km (+8,287)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    196,114 km
    Test number
    612055348390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,827 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    187,827 km
    Test number
    691607695939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass110,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,725 miles
    Test number
    281078693871
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass169,337 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    169,337 km
    Test number
    775761459449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,501 miles
    Test number
    190198541370
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass140,804 km (+8,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,804 km
    Test number
    351461268419
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass132,708 km (+16,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,708 km
    Test number
    612942027302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering arm
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass116,363 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,363 km
    Test number
    294289049683
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass59,221 miles (+10,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,221 miles
    Test number
    746090343389
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass48,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,634 miles
    Test number
    136180564648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,634 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,634 miles
    Test number
    857478792722
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape

Questions about L13 VYU

Does L13 VYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 VYU is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 VYU?
The MOT on L13 VYU is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 VYU done?
L13 VYU was recorded at 123,908 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,627 miles a year.
Has L13 VYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 VYU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on L13 VYU 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 VYU find?
L13 VYU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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