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FL02 XSC

2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,445 mi
Last recorded95,445 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan61,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 XSC
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 95,445 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 95,053 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 94,979 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 94,297 miles

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

engine light on in dash

smoke reading high. exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 22 Aug 2022 93,686 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 93,096 miles

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

exhaust corroded weak

smoke reading high

Fail 1 Sep 2021 93,096 miles

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

exhaust corroded weak

smoke reading high

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 92,961 miles

Steering Judder At Low Rev's

Pass 1 Apr 2019 91,750 miles

Advise Brake Service Inc Fluid Change

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,809 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,490 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Head Lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 14% Offside Low Perfomance (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 86,478 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Head Lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 14% Offside Low Perfomance (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,315 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Head Lamps (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 81,315 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Head Lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 77,130 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 73,511 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 72,138 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,038 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,719 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 66,979 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 64,877 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,877 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 61,851 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 58,294 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 54,564 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Caravan?

Based on 5,669 MOT tests across 350 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
1,905
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
position lamp(s) not working 97
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77
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FL02 XSC is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 61,454 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL02 XSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL02 XSC registered?

FL02 XSC is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 April 2002.

Is FL02 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL02 XSC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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