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FX53 AVL

2003 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,227 mi
Last recorded65,227 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motorhome47,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 AVL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 65,227 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 63,426 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 61,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 61,186 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 59,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 59,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 55,968 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 55,968 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2020 53,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 50,878 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion under abs unit mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in ball joint but within specified limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear non obligatory side marker lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in ball joint but within specified limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 50,828 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's seat insecure seat swivel mechanism does not remain locked when seat checked for security (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder - marked yellow - tread lifting away exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp at centre exhaust joint corroded and failed but exhaust secure and not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion under abs unit mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in ball joint but within specified limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear non obligatory side marker lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in ball joint but within specified limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,444 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,411 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 44,991 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 44,977 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,988 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

power steering pipes corroding

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2014 43,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

power steering pipes corroding

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,111 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 40,111 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,368 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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FX53 AVL is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FX53 AVL, 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 FX53 AVL registered?

FX53 AVL is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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