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DL03 ZJK

2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,625 mi
Last recorded99,625 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan48,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 ZJK
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 99,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 99,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 99,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 99,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 97,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 97,475 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,799 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 95,799 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage By steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 91,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage By steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,488 miles

Engine check light on

Fail 28 Mar 2018 83,488 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine check light on

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,970 miles

Engine check light on

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 69,970 miles

Engine check light on

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,019 miles

all four tyres cracking

engine light on

Fail 4 Apr 2016 63,019 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all four tyres cracking

engine light on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,549 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 53,549 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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DL03 ZJK is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DL03 ZJK, 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.

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DL03 ZJK is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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