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AU03 OAN

2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,248 mi
Last recorded97,248 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan48,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 OAN
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 97,248 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 97,128 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside UNABLE TO INSPECT INNER SILL CONDITION DUE TO WATER TANK

Pass 22 Aug 2024 92,128 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 88,766 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 82,688 miles

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,112 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 76,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,755 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 72,649 miles

both offside tyres - side walls perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both nearside tyres side walls perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre slight perishing to side wall

Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 69,935 miles

wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,480 miles

exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,391 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake discs worn & rusted

Fail 2 Jun 2011 62,935 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake discs worn & rusted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,342 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 56,341 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,484 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,414 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

hand brake effort could be better

Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,474 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Caravan?

Based on 5,669 MOT tests across 350 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
1,905
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
position lamp(s) not working 97
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77
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AU03 OAN is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 48,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 OAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU03 OAN registered?

AU03 OAN is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is AU03 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 OAN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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