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FD03 BSV

2003 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,955 mi
Last recorded71,955 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motorhome47,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 BSV
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 71,955 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 71,945 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 69,632 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 67,519 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 66,177 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 64,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in ball joint

Pass 17 Feb 2021 61,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 60,737 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,165 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end metal section of both front flexible brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective All three blades are worn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the back box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,551 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,974 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 51,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases The tail pipe is cracked and there is a hole in the outlet of the centre box. (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,744 miles

ALL EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODED DETERIORATED BUT HAS NO EXHAUST LEAK

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

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

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all exhaust sections corroded deteriorated but no section has exhaust leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,268 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,840 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,901 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,205 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,780 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,849 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,188 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,424 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorhome?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
2,214
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245
fog lamp not working 183
position lamp(s) not working 175
brake binding 170
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FD03 BSV is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 47,355 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motorhome fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 249 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 BSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD03 BSV is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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