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S203 XCR

1998 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,705 mi
Last recorded152,705 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Motorhome129,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 XCR
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 152,705 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 144,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

both seat belts slow to retract

Pass 14 Nov 2022 144,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 143,581 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle broken [ attention soon ] (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 143,570 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle broken [ attention soon ] (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 140,624 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Oct 2020 140,458 miles

Brake cable damaged excessively corroded/frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 140,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 140,420 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 139,380 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 139,380 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 138,748 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 133,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 133,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 132,371 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 132,359 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 125,643 miles

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

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

some of the brake pipes are covered in grease

Fail 24 Jun 2014 125,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

some of the brake pipes are covered in grease

Pass 23 Oct 2012 116,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 107,871 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 98,796 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 84,309 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 84,301 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 74,348 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,022 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 60,496 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 61,306 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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S203 XCR is a 1998 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 129,562 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 S203 XCR, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S203 XCR registered?

S203 XCR is a 1998 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S203 XCR shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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