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AY53 BJJ

2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

526,184 mi
Last recorded526,184 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan48,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BJJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 526,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 526,090 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 524,508 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ARB bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ARB bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 522,828 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 521,851 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 520,423 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 519,786 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 518,408 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 515,223 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 511,621 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 508,733 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 505,956 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 309,542 miles

wheel trims fitted front & rear

Pass 22 May 2013 307,372 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 305,696 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 303,673 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 301,576 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 299,394 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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AY53 BJJ is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AY53 BJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY53 BJJ registered?

AY53 BJJ is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 BJJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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