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BL02 XJO

2002 Mercedes Motor Home

Yellow Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

246,567 mi
Last recorded246,567 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motor Home49,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 XJO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 246,567 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both spring bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both spring bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

lower outer body panel supports corroded but not structural

Fail 12 Nov 2025 246,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both spring bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both spring bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

lower outer body panel supports corroded but not structural

Pass 6 Nov 2024 239,434 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both / deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Lower outer body panel supports corroded but not structual

Nearside Rear Outer side wall slightly damaged

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

superficial cracking to both osr , inner, outer tyres

Fail 6 Nov 2024 239,434 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both / deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Lower outer body panel supports corroded but not structual

Nearside Rear Outer side wall slightly damaged

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

superficial cracking to both osr , inner, outer tyres

Pass 10 Nov 2023 234,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch but not within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch but not within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2023 234,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch but not within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside washer jet not working

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch but not within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2022 232,077 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 232,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 227,007 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 227,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 223,084 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 223,083 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 211,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 205,089 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 May 2018 205,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 197,558 miles

Front wipers in poor condition

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 May 2017 197,525 miles

Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front wipers in poor condition

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 May 2016 192,124 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 192,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 183,035 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 183,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2012 176,067 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 155,726 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 143,365 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 131,029 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 113,585 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 90,534 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 68,293 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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BL02 XJO is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Home in Yellow with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL02 XJO, 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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BL02 XJO is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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