2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · DA62 WBK
2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 122,306 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA62 WBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 122,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
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DA62 WBK 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 A-Class (DA62 WBK) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DA62 WBK Mileage History
- 03/04/2023115,204 mi
- 26/03/2024118,269 mi+3,065 mi
- 20/05/2025118,569 mi+300 mi
- 14/05/2026122,306 mi+3,737 mi
- 14/05/2026122,306 mi
Average of roughly 2,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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