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Red · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L13 XLEMOT history

L13 XLE is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz CLA first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 176,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
176,532 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
17,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 XLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 XLE was last recorded at 176,532 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 17,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,414 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
17,118 miles
Average per year
17,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,532 miles
  • 2024 – 159,414 miles
  • 2023 – 133,664 miles
  • 2022 – 113,157 miles
  • 2021 – 89,789 miles
  • 2020 – 65,787 miles
  • 2019 – 59,893 miles
  • 2018 – 49,207 miles
  • 2017 – 35,004 miles
  • 2016 – 16,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,532 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,532 miles (+17,118)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    176,532 miles
    Test number
    258358275241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,414 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,414 miles
    Test number
    432447712910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail159,404 miles (+25,740)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,404 miles
    Test number
    184628916706
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
  4. Pass133,664 miles (+20,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,664 miles
    Test number
    777869158729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass113,157 miles (+23,368)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,157 miles
    Test number
    602071418012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,789 miles (+24,002)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,789 miles
    Test number
    480590605678
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view
  7. Pass65,787 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,787 miles
    Test number
    805932025712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,893 miles (+10,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,893 miles
    Test number
    303488255442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass49,207 miles (+14,203)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,207 miles
    Test number
    349029311514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,004 miles (+18,157)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,004 miles
    Test number
    603362030274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    16,847 miles
    Test number
    940023859749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail16,847 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,847 miles
    Test number
    884006930909
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L13 XLE

Does L13 XLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 XLE is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 XLE?
The MOT on L13 XLE is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 XLE done?
L13 XLE was recorded at 176,532 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 17,129 miles a year.
Has L13 XLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 XLE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 XLE 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 XLE find?
L13 XLE passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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