# SA52GPU — MERCEDES-BENZ E MOT History & Vehicle Check

SA52GPU is a Blue MERCEDES-BENZ E, Diesel (2148cc), first registered 2002-10-22. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SA52GPU — 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 | SA52GPU |
| Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 2148cc |
| First registered | 2002-10-22 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2017-11-04 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 13
- Passes: 9
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 69.23%
- Total defects recorded: 33

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-05 15:53:18 | PASSED | 169,261 MI | 2017-11-04 00:00:00 |
| 2016-10-27 15:01:47 | FAILED | 168,572 MI | — |
| 2015-10-09 07:50:39 | PASSED | 138,527 MI | 2016-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2015-10-01 13:08:01 | FAILED | 138,194 MI | — |
| 2014-09-24 17:10:04 | PASSED | 115,879 MI | 2015-09-30 00:00:00 |
| 2013-09-24 14:48:03 | PASSED | 105,655 MI | 2014-09-30 00:00:00 |
| 2012-09-29 15:33:51 | PASSED | 99,621 MI | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |
| 2012-09-29 15:33:51 | FAILED | 18,884 MI | — |
| 2011-09-28 13:03:26 | PASSED | 93,114 MI | 2012-09-30 00:00:00 |
| 2010-10-01 17:47:40 | PASSED | 84,459 MI | 2011-09-30 00:00:00 |
| 2008-11-01 10:50:58 | PASSED | 74,117 MI | 2009-10-31 00:00:00 |
| 2007-09-22 14:39:47 | PASSED | 65,436 MI | 2008-10-21 00:00:00 |
| 2007-09-22 14:39:47 | FAILED | 65,436 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2016-11-05 15:53:18 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- ADVISORY: e.m.i light on
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

**2016-10-27 15:01:47 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- ADVISORY: e.m.i light on
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

**2015-10-09 07:50:39 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: all brake pipes have some corrosion on them
- ADVISORY: O/S rack end has slight play

**2015-10-01 13:08:01 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: O/S rack end has slight play
- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: all brake pipes have some corrosion on them
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2014-09-24 17:10:04 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test

**2013-09-24 14:48:03 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2012-09-29 15:33:51 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

**2008-11-01 10:50:58 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: Nearside rear wheel rim damaged
- USER ENTERED: Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

**2007-09-22 14:39:47 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SA52GPU is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SA52GPU. 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 2026-07-23.