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BD02 PDV

2002 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,443 mi
Last recorded72,443 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motor Home49,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 PDV
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 72,443 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 72,436 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 71,110 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 71,103 miles

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiperblade (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 70,588 miles

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps have a product on the lens or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 69,132 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 69,132 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 65,823 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 65,823 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of EXHAUST (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2021 62,156 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 58,185 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 58,185 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,541 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 51,408 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,442 miles

Rear rear registration plate following a second opinion, the rear number plate would not be miss read at a reasonable distance

Fail 16 Aug 2017 49,442 miles

Rear registration plate obscured tow hitch assembly obscuring the number plate (6.3.1d)

Rear It was decided following a second opinion that the rear number plate would not be miss read at a reasonable distance

Fail 16 Aug 2017 49,442 miles

Rear registration plate obscured tow hitch assembly obscuring the number plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,741 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 48,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,333 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,429 miles

damage to windscreen

Fail 15 Jul 2014 41,428 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

damage to windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,351 miles

wear to n/s/r tyre on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,904 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 31,903 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,141 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,624 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,564 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 20,539 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 13,184 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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BD02 PDV is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD02 PDV, 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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BD02 PDV is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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