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AY03 HSC

2003 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,883 mi
Last recorded64,883 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motor Home45,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HSC
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 64,883 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 62,754 miles

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

General surface corrosion on chassis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 62,754 miles

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

General surface corrosion on chassis

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 61,108 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,097 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 47,044 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 47,026 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 41,135 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 40,378 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,990 miles

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear brakes slight bind

service brake effort only just met

Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,509 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,323 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 31,966 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 31,966 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre start to perished

Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,313 miles

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

n/side marker lamp not working

n/side top marker not working

o/side front markers 1&2 not working

tailpipe mounting detached but system still supported

Fail 3 Apr 2013 30,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/side marker lamp not working

n/side top marker not working

o/side front markers 1&2 not working

tailpipe mounting detached but system still supported

Pass 23 May 2006 19,365 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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AY03 HSC is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AY03 HSC, 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 AY03 HSC registered?

AY03 HSC is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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