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FJ03 HME

2003 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,590 mi
Last recorded40,590 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motorhome47,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 HME
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 40,590 miles

undersealed

Fail 18 Nov 2025 40,589 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

undersealed

Pass 24 Sep 2024 39,340 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 39,340 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 37,915 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undersealed

Fail 12 Sep 2023 37,909 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2022 35,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Rear brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 35,769 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Windscreen scratched/scored (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Rear brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 35,056 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 31,869 miles

Nearside Rear no plate lights

headlights dull

Pass 1 Aug 2018 29,380 miles

slight play in o/s n/s baljoints

Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,925 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 25,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 23,803 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,539 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 19,250 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 19,100 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 19,100 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 17,859 miles

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 14 Oct 2010 14,444 miles

all brake disc have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2009 9,976 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 7,752 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 6,611 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 5,074 miles

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

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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FJ03 HME is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FJ03 HME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ03 HME registered?

FJ03 HME is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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