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R444 PDO

2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,550 mi
Last recorded47,550 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan48,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 PDO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 47,550 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Main beam reflector tainted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 22 x small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 47,550 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Main beam reflector tainted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 22 x small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2024 47,178 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 45,297 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 45,297 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 43,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 43,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play in shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 42,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2019 42,777 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2018 41,380 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 40,815 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 34,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,893 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,281 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,252 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 27,173 miles

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wiper blades have small splits on ends

o/s/r tyre has minor cracking to sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,173 miles

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wiper blades have small splits on ends

o/s/r tyre has minor cracking to sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,840 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,491 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 18,181 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,181 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 17,720 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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R444 PDO is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 48,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R444 PDO, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R444 PDO registered?

R444 PDO is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is R444 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R444 PDO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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