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R3 RGJ

2003 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

107,837 mi
Last recorded107,837 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motorhome47,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 RGJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 107,837 miles

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective ()

reversing lights inoperative

Fail 24 Mar 2026 107,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective ()

reversing lights inoperative

Pass 28 Mar 2025 106,295 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlights slightly misty

Fail 27 Mar 2025 106,291 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlights slightly misty

Pass 12 Mar 2024 104,673 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 101,425 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 101,425 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 100,387 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 98,922 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 98,922 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 98,890 miles

Central Brake cable damaged central brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 98,278 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 98,278 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 97,791 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 97,791 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,359 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 96,359 miles

Battery insecure auxillary (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 94,662 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 94,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 92,704 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 83,841 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,334 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 81,334 miles

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

All rear brake pipes are covered in grease thus a full inspection was not possible

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,912 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,784 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 59,791 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs scorred

Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,214 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 50,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

front discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,231 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,379 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,857 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,712 miles

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

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

slight split in both wiper blades

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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R3 RGJ is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 R3 RGJ, 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 R3 RGJ registered?

R3 RGJ is a 2003 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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