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LV52 VYJ

2002 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,675 mi
Last recorded78,675 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motorhome61,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 VYJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,150cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 78,675 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 17 Jun 2025 74,067 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 65,965 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 64,484 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 60,828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,854 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,107 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 42,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 25,591 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 25,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 23,877 miles

nearside front flexy hose slightly twisted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,414 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 23,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 22,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,492 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,311 miles

front discs rustey

Fail 24 May 2010 13,340 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2010 13,340 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2008 11,669 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 11,669 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2007 11,646 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 11,646 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,196 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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LV52 VYJ is a 2002 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 61,810 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 LV52 VYJ, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV52 VYJ registered?

LV52 VYJ is a 2002 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is LV52 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 VYJ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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