2013 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.1L Diesel · LW13 BBO
2013 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.1L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 142,981 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW13 BBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 142,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW13 BBO 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 Ml (LW13 BBO) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
LW13 BBO Mileage History
- 28/06/2023110,002 mi
- 01/07/2024119,919 mi+9,917 mi
- 01/07/2024119,921 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/2025131,403 mi+11,482 mi
- 26/06/2026142,981 mi+11,578 mi
Average of roughly 11,009 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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