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L100 JJF

2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,771 mi
Last recorded132,771 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan61,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 JJF
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 132,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 132,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 125,247 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with side light (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, rear chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 125,205 miles

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

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at connection with flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with side light (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, rear chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 117,370 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 117,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment center hand brake cable not returning (1.1.6 (c))

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe/rear mounts nsf/osf (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/os chassis box section corroded in multiple places but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft weeping on back of heat shield (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr/osr brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr/osr chassis corroded within 30 cm is shock absorber mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 108,571 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside locker box very rusty but secure

Fail 13 Mar 2023 108,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside locker box very rusty but secure

Pass 15 Mar 2022 100,474 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 arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2022 100,474 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake linkage (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (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 arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 93,270 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipes into caliper corroding both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle in clips and centre nearside in clips suggest inspection out of the clips /replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 84,437 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides of vehicle (pipes into caliper) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle (suggest further inspection particularly in clips or replacement) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 84,437 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides of vehicle (pipes into caliper) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle (suggest further inspection particularly in clips or replacement) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,328 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 64,075 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 59,151 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 58,182 miles

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

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

exhaust tail section slight corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2015 58,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust tail section slight corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,878 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,626 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 50,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,996 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,983 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 48,583 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,411 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,323 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,008 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,143 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Caravan?

Based on 5,669 MOT tests across 350 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
1,905
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
position lamp(s) not working 97
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77
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L100 JJF is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 61,454 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L100 JJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L100 JJF registered?

L100 JJF is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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