# DG52CPU — MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS MOT History & Vehicle Check

DG52CPU is a Blue MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS, Petrol (1397cc), first registered 2003-01-10. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for DG52CPU — 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 | DG52CPU |
| Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | A-CLASS |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1397cc |
| First registered | 2003-01-10 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2019-05-13 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 19
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 68.42%
- Total defects recorded: 51

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-14 14:13:30 | PASSED | 130,808 MI | 2019-05-13 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-09 15:48:30 | FAILED | 130,808 MI | — |
| 2017-04-18 09:03:17 | PASSED | 124,692 MI | 2018-05-08 00:00:00 |
| 2017-04-18 09:03:16 | FAILED | 124,692 MI | — |
| 2016-05-09 08:55:12 | PASSED | 119,422 MI | 2017-05-08 00:00:00 |
| 2014-10-27 17:35:39 | PASSED | 110,150 MI | 2015-10-29 00:00:00 |
| 2013-10-04 09:14:22 | PASSED | 100,153 MI | 2014-10-29 00:00:00 |
| 2013-10-04 09:14:22 | FAILED | 100,153 MI | — |
| 2012-10-05 10:02:55 | PASSED | 89,363 MI | 2013-10-29 00:00:00 |
| 2011-10-19 15:51:09 | PASSED | 82,718 MI | 2012-10-29 00:00:00 |
| 2011-10-19 14:17:55 | FAILED | 82,718 MI | — |
| 2010-10-27 16:26:55 | PASSED | 76,225 MI | 2011-10-29 00:00:00 |
| 2010-10-27 11:26:00 | FAILED | 76,225 MI | — |
| 2009-10-10 09:52:12 | PASSED | 60,556 MI | 2010-10-29 00:00:00 |
| 2009-10-10 09:52:12 | FAILED | 60,556 MI | — |
| 2008-10-30 17:15:10 | PASSED | 49,147 MI | 2009-10-29 00:00:00 |
| 2007-10-08 10:42:44 | PASSED | 46,242 MI | 2008-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2006-10-09 16:47:33 | PASSED | 42,464 MI | 2007-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2005-11-03 00:00:00 | PASSED | 37,620 MI | 2006-11-02 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2018-05-14 14:13:30 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

**2018-05-09 15:48:30 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

**2017-04-18 09:03:17 (PASSED)**

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

**2017-04-18 09:03:16 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- PRS: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

**2016-05-09 08:55:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2013-10-04 09:14:22 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2013-10-04 09:14:22 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- PRS: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- PRS: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

**2012-10-05 10:02:55 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- USER ENTERED: o/s and n/s wiper blades slightly torn

**2011-10-19 15:51:09 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2011-10-19 14:17:55 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2010-10-27 16:26:55 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: Some items not tested due to under trays fitted

**2010-10-27 11:26:00 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- USER ENTERED: Some items not tested due to under trays fitted

**2009-10-10 09:52:12 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- PRS: Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2007-10-08 10:42:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for DG52CPU is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DG52CPU. 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.

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