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265 JTA

2003 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,923 mi
Last recorded96,923 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motor Home45,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration265 JTA
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 96,923 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various Corrosion Starting to appear to underside of body

Pass 14 Aug 2025 92,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake load compenensator arm slightly tight

Pass 12 Aug 2024 84,656 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 84,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake load sensor arm sticky

engine under tray loose

Pass 25 Jul 2023 81,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 81,558 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 75,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 70,961 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 70,960 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 68,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside slight play in inner tie rod

exhaust showing signs of deterioration

Pass 25 Jul 2019 63,240 miles

rear exhaust sytem deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2018 57,678 miles

Nearside steering rack worn

park brake cable deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,715 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 51,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,355 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,830 miles

Offside Front off side front tyre cracking but not showing tyre cords

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Home?

Based on 6,590 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
1,983
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
fog lamp not working 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
position lamp(s) not working 89
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265 JTA is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 45,403 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 265 JTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 265 JTA registered?

265 JTA is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is 265 JTA safe to buy?

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