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JD03 BUS

2003 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

41,715 mi
Last recorded41,715 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motorhome47,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD03 BUS
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 41,715 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 39,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 38,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 38,649 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 37,032 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 33,939 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 9 Mar 2020 33,546 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 4 Mar 2019 33,489 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 29 Jan 2018 32,940 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 7 Feb 2017 31,814 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,151 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 31,031 miles

COVERS FITTED UNDERSIDE OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

FRONT HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED BEAM PATTERN FAINT

NEARSIDE REAR VIEW COVER MISSING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PUNCTURED

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

Fail 3 May 2016 31,031 miles

COVERS FITTED UNDERSIDE OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

FRONT HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED BEAM PATTERN FAINT

NEARSIDE REAR VIEW COVER MISSING

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PUNCTURED

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

Pass 6 May 2015 30,925 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR (BACKING) MISSING

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,714 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 30,714 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 30,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,532 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 29,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 29,044 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)

Pass 17 May 2011 22,522 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 22,522 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2010 18,599 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 18,599 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2009 17,502 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 15,961 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 13,288 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 13,288 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,822 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 12,822 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,616 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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JD03 BUS is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 JD03 BUS, 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 JD03 BUS registered?

JD03 BUS is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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