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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L13 XMAMOT history

L13 XMA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 108,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

L13 XMA blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
108,408 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

L13 XMA was last recorded at 108,408 miles on 5 May 2026, 6,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,114 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,294 miles
Average per year
9,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,408 miles
  • 2025 – 102,114 miles
  • 2024 – 91,493 miles
  • 2023 – 67,620 miles
  • 2022 – 62,845 miles
  • 2021 – 55,651 miles
  • 2020 – 50,044 miles
  • 2019 – 41,828 miles
  • 2018 – 32,849 miles
  • 2017 – 23,831 miles
  • 2016 – 15,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,408 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,408 miles (+6,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    108,408 miles
    Test number
    793056784629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass102,114 miles (+10,621)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,114 miles
    Test number
    522580908722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,493 miles (+23,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,493 miles
    Test number
    354296933695
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass67,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,620 miles
    Test number
    672276456041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail67,620 miles (+4,775)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,620 miles
    Test number
    833721043388
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
  6. Pass62,845 miles (+7,194)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    62,845 miles
    Test number
    120576482087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,651 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,651 miles
    Test number
    426178647661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail55,650 miles (+5,606)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,650 miles
    Test number
    814408810196
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass50,044 miles (+8,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,044 miles
    Test number
    670268697540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass41,828 miles (+8,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,828 miles
    Test number
    947624102007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass32,849 miles (+9,018)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,849 miles
    Test number
    235656973675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,831 miles (+7,853)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,831 miles
    Test number
    880917181481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    15,978 miles
    Test number
    146559147606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 XMA

Does L13 XMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 XMA is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 XMA?
The MOT on L13 XMA is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 XMA done?
L13 XMA was recorded at 108,408 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 9,068 miles a year.
Has L13 XMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 XMA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 XMA 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 XMA find?
L13 XMA passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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