2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 16,986 MOT tests
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class reliability
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Classs fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 16 M-Class years (16,986 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz M-Classs: 27%)
- 17.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz M-Classs: 27%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 47% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 88,861
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,986
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics4.9%
- Tyres4.5%
- Suspension3.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.1%
- Brakes2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.71%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.86%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.02%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.02%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.77%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.06%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.16%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.96%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.42%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.99%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class reliable?
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Classs fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 16 M-Class years (16,986 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.71% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.86% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class shows 88,861 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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