# DX52EXP — MERCEDES-BENZ C MOT History & Vehicle Check

DX52EXP is a Silver MERCEDES-BENZ C, Petrol (1998cc), first registered 2002-09-11. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for DX52EXP — 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 | DX52EXP |
| Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | C |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1998cc |
| First registered | 2002-09-11 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2017-09-20 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 17
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 76.47%
- Total defects recorded: 27

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-21 13:08:54 | PASSED | 117,395 MI | 2017-09-20 00:00:00 |
| 2016-09-20 10:43:53 | FAILED | 117,394 MI | — |
| 2015-09-10 13:51:37 | PASSED | 107,082 MI | 2016-09-09 00:00:00 |
| 2015-09-09 11:07:09 | FAILED | 107,082 MI | — |
| 2014-10-07 11:00:48 | PASSED | 103,863 MI | 2015-10-15 00:00:00 |
| 2013-10-15 12:55:05 | PASSED | 98,542 MI | 2014-10-15 00:00:00 |
| 2012-10-11 15:14:14 | PASSED | 92,382 MI | 2013-10-15 00:00:00 |
| 2011-10-13 15:33:06 | PASSED | 84,790 MI | 2012-10-15 00:00:00 |
| 2010-10-05 15:18:07 | PASSED | 78,690 MI | 2011-10-15 00:00:00 |
| 2010-10-05 15:18:07 | FAILED | 78,690 MI | — |
| 2009-10-16 13:38:41 | PASSED | 70,706 MI | 2010-10-15 00:00:00 |
| 2008-08-12 10:17:21 | PASSED | 57,832 MI | 2009-09-11 00:00:00 |
| 2007-08-21 11:59:25 | PASSED | 44,574 MI | 2008-09-11 00:00:00 |
| 2007-01-23 15:37:43 | PASSED | 36,541 MI | 2008-01-22 00:00:00 |
| 2006-09-04 16:57:40 | PASSED | 32,297 MI | 2007-09-11 00:00:00 |
| 2005-09-02 10:46:47 | PASSED | 21,695 MI | 2006-09-11 00:00:00 |
| 2005-09-02 09:43:17 | FAILED | 21,695 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2016-09-21 13:08:54 (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)

**2016-09-20 10:43:53 (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)
- FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

**2015-09-10 13:51:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

**2015-09-09 11:07:09 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

**2013-10-15 12:55:05 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: both wipers split
- USER ENTERED: both front tyres on the limmits

**2012-10-11 15:14:14 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2011-10-13 15:33:06 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2010-10-05 15:18:07 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- PRS: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2008-08-12 10:17:21 (PASSED)**

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

**2006-09-04 16:57:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2005-09-02 09:43:17 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for DX52EXP is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DX52EXP. 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.