# DS52BCZ — MERCEDES-BENZ ML MOT History & Vehicle Check

DS52BCZ is a Silver MERCEDES-BENZ ML, Diesel (2685cc), first registered 2002-11-15. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for DS52BCZ — 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 | DS52BCZ |
| Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | ML |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 2685cc |
| First registered | 2002-11-15 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2023-08-30 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 20
- Passes: 17
- Fails: 3
- Pass rate: 85%
- Total defects recorded: 51

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-30 12:02:07 | PASSED | 118,424 MI | 2023-08-30 00:00:00 |
| 2021-08-31 08:20:39 | PASSED | 117,361 MI | 2022-08-30 00:00:00 |
| 2020-08-24 11:08:59 | PASSED | 114,157 MI | 2021-08-23 00:00:00 |
| 2020-08-24 11:08:58 | FAILED | 114,157 MI | — |
| 2019-08-02 13:25:00 | PASSED | 112,739 MI | 2020-08-01 00:00:00 |
| 2018-06-12 13:50:11 | PASSED | 108,970 MI | 2019-06-14 00:00:00 |
| 2017-06-15 15:07:37 | PASSED | 105,491 MI | 2018-06-14 00:00:00 |
| 2016-08-30 10:05:34 | PASSED | 102,227 MI | 2017-08-31 00:00:00 |
| 2015-08-19 17:07:42 | PASSED | 87,182 MI | 2016-08-31 00:00:00 |
| 2014-08-19 13:10:32 | PASSED | 81,070 MI | 2015-08-31 00:00:00 |
| 2013-08-13 14:16:32 | PASSED | 74,583 MI | 2014-08-31 00:00:00 |
| 2012-08-31 17:34:10 | PASSED | 68,397 MI | 2013-08-31 00:00:00 |
| 2011-08-24 13:51:09 | PASSED | 64,231 MI | 2012-08-31 00:00:00 |
| 2010-09-01 15:08:51 | PASSED | 55,942 MI | 2011-08-31 00:00:00 |
| 2010-08-31 12:11:48 | FAILED | 55,921 MI | — |
| 2009-09-01 18:21:35 | PASSED | 51,949 MI | 2010-08-31 00:00:00 |
| 2009-09-01 13:17:50 | FAILED | 51,949 MI | — |
| 2008-04-21 16:02:18 | PASSED | 45,225 MI | 2009-04-20 00:00:00 |
| 2007-02-07 13:35:44 | PASSED | 40,571 MI | 2008-02-06 00:00:00 |
| 2005-12-19 14:01:47 | PASSED | 32,541 MI | 2006-12-18 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2022-08-30 12:02:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

**2021-08-31 08:20:39 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: surface corroded
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

**2020-08-24 11:08:59 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

**2020-08-24 11:08:58 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- PRS: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

**2019-08-02 13:25:00 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

**2017-06-15 15:07:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Oil leak ()

**2016-08-30 10:05:34 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

**2014-08-19 13:10:32 (PASSED)**

- 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)

**2012-08-31 17:34:10 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2010-09-01 15:08:51 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: front brake discs slightly wearing
- USER ENTERED: offside body wing has a slight damage
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2010-08-31 12:11:48 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- USER ENTERED: offside body wing has a slight damage
- USER ENTERED: front brake discs slightly wearing
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2009-09-01 13:17:50 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for DS52BCZ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DS52BCZ. 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.