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AY51 LPA

2002 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,855 mi
Last recorded78,855 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motor Home49,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 LPA
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 78,855 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 78,726 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several patches of corrosion over entire chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 78,653 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several patches of corrosion over entire chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,318 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 78,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,946 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 73,810 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 73,810 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 72,576 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 72,576 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,145 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 54,800 miles

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

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

head light deflectors fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 54,800 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,647 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,900 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,295 miles

beam benders fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,574 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear discs rusted, surface rust on front discs

Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,554 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 28,989 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 28,989 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,568 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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AY51 LPA is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 49,897 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 AY51 LPA, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY51 LPA registered?

AY51 LPA is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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