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AV52 RNO

2003 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

131,777 mi
Last recorded131,777 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motor Home45,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 RNO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 131,777 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 131,736 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ns+os (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2024 126,936 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in places all along (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in places all along (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s reverse light not working

Fail 21 May 2024 126,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in places all along (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in places all along (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s reverse light not working

Pass 14 Jun 2023 121,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 121,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 118,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear rear leaf spring slipper missing

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Offside Rear rear leaf spring slipper falling out

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

under tray and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2022 118,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear rear leaf spring slipper missing

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Offside Rear rear leaf spring slipper falling out

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

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2021 115,273 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 112,223 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements center stop lamp (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 112,223 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements center stop lamp (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 100,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 100,599 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,450 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pad warning on

Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 83,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper marker light not working

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 77,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

nearside front tyre perishing and splitting

offside front tyre perishing and splitting

Fail 31 Mar 2015 67,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

nearside front tyre perishing and splitting

offside front tyre perishing and splitting

Pass 8 Apr 2014 622,261 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 62,260 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,954 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 57,933 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

2 x side marker lights not working

o/s wiper blade split at end

rear brake pads deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,977 miles

rust to exhaust brackets

rust to front brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,243 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rust to front brake discs

travel on h/brake

Pass 20 Feb 2010 44,599 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 44,579 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,396 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight inbalance front brakes

Fail 25 Jan 2008 35,145 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight inbalance front brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,616 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 24,340 miles

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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AV52 RNO is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 AV52 RNO, 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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AV52 RNO is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 26 January 2003.

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