2013 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.8L Diesel · BU13 XPL
2013 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (1.8L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 137,414 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU13 XPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 137,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BU13 XPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (BU13 XPL) between March 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BU13 XPL Mileage History
- 01/03/2024122,924 mi
- 01/03/2024122,924 mi
- 28/11/2024129,086 mi+6,162 mi
- 06/01/2026137,356 mi+8,270 mi
- 08/01/2026137,414 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 7,806 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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