Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

L13 WLCMOT history

L13 WLC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 181,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L13 WLC silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Ml, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
181,813 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,812 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L13 WLC in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L13 WLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 WLC was last recorded at 181,813 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 4,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,869 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,944 miles
Average per year
8,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,813 miles
  • 2025 – 176,869 miles
  • 2024 – 162,510 miles
  • 2023 – 154,743 miles
  • 2022 – 146,296 miles
  • 2021 – 137,894 miles
  • 2020 – 132,277 miles
  • 2019 – 124,630 miles
  • 2018 – 116,643 miles
  • 2017 – 111,988 miles
  • 2016 – 107,224 miles
  • 2015 – 102,268 miles
  • 2014 – 96,491 miles
  • 2013 – 87,497 miles
  • 2012 – 66,268 miles
  • 2010 – 51,764 miles
  • 2009 – 41,390 miles
  • 2008 – 30,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,813 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,813 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    181,813 miles
    Test number
    915441243131
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail181,813 miles (+4,944)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,813 miles
    Test number
    687437793699
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass176,869 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    176,869 miles
    Test number
    556907211736
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail176,868 miles (+14,358)2 dangerous4 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,868 miles
    Test number
    337095156331
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass162,510 miles (+7,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    162,510 miles
    Test number
    187717999958
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass154,743 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    154,743 miles
    Test number
    994045282322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail154,709 miles (+8,413)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,709 miles
    Test number
    123190884972
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass146,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    146,296 miles
    Test number
    945929789033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail146,296 miles (+8,402)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,296 miles
    Test number
    939271841110
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass137,894 miles (+5,617)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,894 miles
    Test number
    748993484141
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass132,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    132,277 miles
    Test number
    803498013031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,277 miles (+7,647)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,277 miles
    Test number
    130111047356
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass124,630 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    124,630 miles
    Test number
    738017286392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,603 miles (+7,960)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,603 miles
    Test number
    860200711827
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass116,643 miles (+4,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,643 miles
    Test number
    726052047713
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass111,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,988 miles
    Test number
    976259431877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,988 miles (+4,764)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,988 miles
    Test number
    581243067956
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  18. Pass107,224 miles (+4,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    107,224 miles
    Test number
    687720354439
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass102,268 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    102,268 miles
    Test number
    746493025022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,491 miles (+144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    96,491 miles
    Test number
    216324624048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail96,347 miles (+8,850)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,347 miles
    Test number
    138538914006
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass87,497 miles (+21,229)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,497 miles
    Test number
    676609923044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,268 miles (+14,504)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,268 miles
    Test number
    647481732091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,764 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,764 miles
    Test number
    122089840307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,543 miles (+9,153)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,543 miles
    Test number
    602120920349
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass41,390 miles (+11,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,390 miles
    Test number
    334454449343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass30,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    281072958341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 WLC

Does L13 WLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 WLC is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 WLC?
The MOT on L13 WLC is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 WLC done?
L13 WLC was recorded at 181,813 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 8,812 miles a year.
Has L13 WLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 WLC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 WLC 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 WLC find?
L13 WLC passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L13W registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.