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DG02 USP

2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,731 mi
Last recorded110,731 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan61,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 USP
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 110,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view as small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 109,722 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 109,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 106,961 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 102,303 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 98,326 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 89,472 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 87,790 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2019 87,790 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,318 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 85,318 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 82,602 miles

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

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

Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 82,602 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,703 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 81,618 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,040 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,151 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 70,102 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,883 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 53,929 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 43,832 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,260 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,870 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 27,870 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r wheel trim missing

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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DG02 USP is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 61,454 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 Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG02 USP, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG02 USP registered?

DG02 USP is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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