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J200 ALA

2003 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,536 mi
Last recorded76,536 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motorhome47,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 ALA
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 76,536 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 76,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 76,179 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 74,764 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 72,638 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 72,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded burst during brake test (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 71,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 69,078 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on vehicle coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front mirror cover loose

some surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 16 Jan 2020 67,914 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps ring so insecure it is likely to cause injury detaching from bodywork (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on vehicle coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front drivers seat , bolt missing. but seat secure

Offside Front mirror cover loose

oil leak

some surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,373 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 53,507 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,476 miles

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

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

cut to o/s/r tyre wall no cords showing

Fail 22 Mar 2016 42,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

cut to o/s/r tyre wall no cords showing

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2014 39,408 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear light unit lens damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2013 38,174 miles

Tailpipe heavily corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 38,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Tailpipe heavily corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 33,997 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,027 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 25,964 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 25,964 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,498 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,873 miles

NSR sid repeater lens missing

Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,919 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 10,549 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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J200 ALA is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J200 ALA, 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 J200 ALA registered?

J200 ALA is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is J200 ALA safe to buy?

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