# CU51RBF — MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS MOT History & Vehicle Check

CU51RBF is a Black MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS, Petrol (1397cc), first registered 2001-09-01. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for CU51RBF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | CU51RBF |
| Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | A-CLASS |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1397cc |
| First registered | 2001-09-01 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2021-01-29 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 22
- Passes: 15
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 68.18%
- Total defects recorded: 71

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-30 08:28:02 | PASSED | 96,406 MI | 2021-01-29 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-29 09:55:52 | FAILED | 96,406 MI | — |
| 2018-07-30 12:44:22 | PASSED | 91,865 MI | 2019-07-29 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-24 09:10:51 | FAILED | 91,865 MI | — |
| 2017-07-19 08:17:29 | PASSED | 86,564 MI | 2018-07-22 00:00:00 |
| 2016-07-23 07:31:18 | PASSED | 82,059 MI | 2017-07-22 00:00:00 |
| 2015-07-20 08:50:58 | PASSED | 77,044 MI | 2016-07-21 00:00:00 |
| 2015-07-11 11:43:48 | FAILED | 76,932 MI | — |
| 2014-07-17 13:42:56 | PASSED | 71,993 MI | 2015-07-21 00:00:00 |
| 2014-07-16 16:33:48 | FAILED | 71,992 MI | — |
| 2013-07-22 15:28:59 | PASSED | 63,623 MI | 2014-07-21 00:00:00 |
| 2012-09-11 10:05:10 | PASSED | 61,076 MI | 2013-09-16 00:00:00 |
| 2011-09-06 16:27:33 | PASSED | 57,576 MI | 2012-09-16 00:00:00 |
| 2011-09-06 12:07:34 | FAILED | 57,576 MI | — |
| 2010-09-09 15:38:53 | PASSED | 54,461 MI | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 |
| 2010-09-09 14:59:46 | FAILED | 54,461 MI | — |
| 2009-09-15 10:26:41 | PASSED | 50,488 MI | 2010-09-16 00:00:00 |
| 2008-09-01 11:55:38 | PASSED | 45,365 MI | 2009-09-16 00:00:00 |
| 2007-09-10 14:53:49 | PASSED | 40,219 MI | 2008-09-16 00:00:00 |
| 2006-09-04 16:28:52 | PASSED | 34,897 MI | 2007-09-16 00:00:00 |
| 2006-09-01 14:00:20 | FAILED | 34,894 MI | — |
| 2005-09-12 12:47:52 | PASSED | 28,678 MI | 2006-09-16 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2019-07-29 09:55:52 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

**2018-07-30 12:44:22 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

**2018-07-24 09:10:51 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

**2017-07-19 08:17:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

**2015-07-20 08:50:58 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Slight brake bind on offside front.
- USER ENTERED: Offside front brake pads are wearing thin.

**2015-07-11 11:43:48 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- USER ENTERED: Offside front brake pads are wearing thin.
- USER ENTERED: Slight brake bind on offside front.

**2014-07-17 13:42:56 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- USER ENTERED: near side rear brake pipe carodid
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2014-07-16 16:33:48 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- PRS: Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- PRS: Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- PRS: Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- USER ENTERED: near side rear brake pipe carodid
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2013-07-22 15:28:59 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: engine check light on
- USER ENTERED: n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

**2012-09-11 10:05:10 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: n/s/r tyre perished

**2011-09-06 16:27:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

**2011-09-06 12:07:34 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FAIL: Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

**2010-09-09 15:38:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

**2010-09-09 14:59:46 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FAIL: Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

**2009-09-15 10:26:41 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

**2007-09-10 14:53:49 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- USER ENTERED: Windscreen scratched
- USER ENTERED: Knock from steering column area

**2006-09-01 14:00:20 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- USER ENTERED: screen chipped

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for CU51RBF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/CU51RBF. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

---

Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
