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FD03 BVT

2003 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,751 mi
Last recorded96,751 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motorhome47,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 96,751 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 96,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 94,635 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 93,442 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 93,419 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 89,711 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 89,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,768 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,831 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,148 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 87,142 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 87,026 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,607 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 81,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 76,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,617 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,414 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 61,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,466 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,196 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,590 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,876 miles

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

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

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 BVT 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 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVT, 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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What year was FD03 BVT registered?

FD03 BVT is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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