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J30 SBS

2003 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,563 mi
Last recorded117,563 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motorhome47,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 SBS
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 117,563 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 117,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 116,644 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 116,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 115,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 114,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 114,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 114,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 111,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 111,270 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 109,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 107,211 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 99,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 93,709 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 93,709 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 90,221 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 90,221 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 83,511 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 83,511 miles

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

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 75,962 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 75,962 miles

Centre Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 67,083 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 59,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,285 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,365 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,172 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,340 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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J30 SBS is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J30 SBS, 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 J30 SBS registered?

J30 SBS is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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