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J70 JAU

2001 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,203 mi
Last recorded56,203 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Motor Home48,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 JAU
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 56,203 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 56,203 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive over fueling (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 55,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various underside signs of pitting/corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery tray showing signs of corrosion (at rear)

both n/s and o/s front head light slight diss-colouring.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

multiple LEDs on rear high level stop light not working.

parking brake pulls high advise adjustment.

Pass 1 Aug 2023 55,159 miles

battery tray showing signs of corrosion (at rear)

both n/s and o/s front head light slight diss-colouring.

both n/s and o/s rear tyres signs of cracking (advise replacement soon)

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

multiple LEDs on rear high level stop light not working.

rear brake discs light surface rust.

slight lift in both n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension ball joints.

Pass 5 Aug 2022 54,709 miles

both n/s and o/s rear tyres signs of light cracking.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight lift in both n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension ball joints.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,440 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

front brake discs rusty lip.

front tyre valves cracked/perished.

slight lift in both n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension ball joints.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,387 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 54,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,048 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,068 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 46,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 41,968 miles

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 7 Aug 2015 37,745 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,728 miles

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

o/s/f upper side light not working

unable too jack rear of motor home

Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,072 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,382 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 25,707 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 24,982 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,254 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 24,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,100 miles

All tyres showing slight perrishing

centre brake light has bulbs not working

offside mirror slightly loose

Pass 22 May 2008 18,855 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front nearside tyre slight deteriation

front offside tyre slight deteriation

rear nearside tyre slight deteriation

rear offside tyre slight deteriation

Pass 14 May 2007 17,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 May 2007 17,728 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 17 May 2006 12,480 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 12,363 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Home?

Based on 6,590 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
1,983
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
fog lamp not working 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
position lamp(s) not working 89
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J70 JAU is a 2001 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 48,691 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J70 JAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J70 JAU is a 2001 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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