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A3 LBP

2002 Mercedes Motorcaravan

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,467 mi
Last recorded50,467 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motorcaravan54,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LBP
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorcaravan
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 50,467 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 49,244 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 47,622 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 45,992 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 45,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 42,393 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,945 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 39,828 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 39,582 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 38,258 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,844 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 29,754 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 25,752 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 22,704 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorcaravan?

Based on 1,763 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
2,147
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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A3 LBP is a 2002 Mercedes Motorcaravan in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 54,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motorcaravan fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 LBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A3 LBP?

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What year was A3 LBP registered?

A3 LBP is a 2002 Mercedes Motorcaravan, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is A3 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 LBP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A3 LBP have outstanding finance?

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