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FE52 HBZ

2002 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

666,546 mi
Last recorded666,546 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motorhome61,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 HBZ
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 666,546 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 662,016 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 657,218 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 657,204 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking Fuel leak on n/s of engine but cannot asertain exact location (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Underside of cab corrosion hole in two layers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel pipe leaking Fuel pipe on top of tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Water tank on underside not secure and almost fully detached when inspected

Pass 14 Jul 2022 656,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 656,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 654,780 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Front Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 654,759 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 648,032 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 648,016 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 643,455 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 639,191 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 635,201 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 635,201 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 630,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 May 2013 626,904 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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FE52 HBZ is a 2002 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 61,810 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 FE52 HBZ, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE52 HBZ registered?

FE52 HBZ is a 2002 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is FE52 HBZ safe to buy?

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