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DS52 XFO

2002 Mercedes Motorcaravan

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,435 mi
Last recorded71,435 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motorcaravan54,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 XFO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorcaravan
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 71,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some component

Pass 12 Sep 2024 64,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 12 Sep 2024 64,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 19 Sep 2023 58,156 miles

engine under tray fitted preventing clear view off some items

Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,303 miles

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

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 47,721 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2020 44,613 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 44,603 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,307 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,729 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,018 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 26,078 miles

Offside Front wiring to abs sensor slightly loose recommend to repair

rear suspension very close to bump stops

Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,183 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 21,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorcaravan?

Based on 1,763 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
2,147
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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DS52 XFO is a 2002 Mercedes Motorcaravan in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 54,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motorcaravan fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS52 XFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS52 XFO registered?

DS52 XFO is a 2002 Mercedes Motorcaravan, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is DS52 XFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 XFO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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