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HX53 FGN

2003 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,478 mi
Last recorded79,478 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motorhome47,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FGN
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 79,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2023 79,455 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 2 Mar 2022 78,196 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 78,184 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear anti roll bar bush missing

Pass 16 Feb 2021 76,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 75,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,985 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake effort 16 %

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,348 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust tail pipe broken away from exhaust

bearing noise nearside rear but does not feel rough when rotated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,874 miles

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

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

poor beam image nearside headlamp

slight bearing noise nearside rear

Pass 1 Mar 2014 47,846 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,863 miles

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

both sides front tyres and n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,790 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 40,790 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 39,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,194 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,232 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,549 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,009 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,932 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,834 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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HX53 FGN is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX53 FGN, 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 HX53 FGN registered?

HX53 FGN is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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