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JP53 VAN

2003 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,463 mi
Last recorded79,463 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motorhome47,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP53 VAN
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 79,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 79,451 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 79,225 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 75,421 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 71,081 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 71,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 67,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,268 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,438 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,420 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,170 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,085 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,458 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 26,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,443 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,511 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 19,255 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 12,788 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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JP53 VAN is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JP53 VAN, 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 JP53 VAN registered?

JP53 VAN is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is JP53 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for JP53 VAN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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