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RV52 XZU

2002 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,763 mi
Last recorded99,763 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motorhome61,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 XZU
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 99,763 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S - lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Non obligatory side marker inoperative

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 93,080 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 92,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 87,407 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen starting to delaminate

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 87,407 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended passenger seat (LHD) (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen starting to delaminate

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 82,815 miles

Headlamp masks fitted which are starting to deteriorate

Nearside rear seat belt catch slightly sticky

One offside side marker light in-op

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen starting to delaminate at nearside

Pass 29 Mar 2021 79,258 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod ()

Offside Lower central side marker lamp not working

Fail 29 Mar 2021 79,258 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod ()

Offside Lower central side marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 76,928 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 76,921 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working CENTRE (4.2.1 (a))

Rear CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 10 May 2018 71,944 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,105 miles

Central high level brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear Upper marker light not working

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

Offside Front marker light not working

Offside central marker light not working

Fail 20 Apr 2017 71,105 miles

Central high level brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear Upper marker light not working

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

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

Offside Front marker light not working

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

Offside central marker light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear marker light not working

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

Offside centre marker light not working

Fail 1 Apr 2016 70,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear marker light not working

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

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

Offside centre marker light not working

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,602 miles

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

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 64,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 62,358 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 46,707 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brake worning light on

Pass 17 May 2011 43,277 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,272 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,732 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,306 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,349 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,468 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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RV52 XZU is a 2002 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RV52 XZU, 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 RV52 XZU registered?

RV52 XZU is a 2002 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is RV52 XZU safe to buy?

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