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WD03 YDV

2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,330 mi
Last recorded77,330 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan61,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 YDV
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 77,330 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 77,330 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 77,314 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 77,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 77,296 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 77,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 72,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,093 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear park brake actuator bellows deteriorating

Fail 4 Mar 2021 71,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

nearside & offside rear park brake actuator bellows deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 69,128 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (nearside on limit now) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake actuator gaiters deteriorating nearside and offside

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,802 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

rear brake chamber gaiters deteriorated nearside and offside

Pass 29 Jun 2016 64,752 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lamps (1.1.A.3f)

both rear brake chamber gaiters are deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2015 54,069 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 50,246 miles

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

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

both front tyres are cracking on the outer sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2013 49,003 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,894 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,495 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 42,336 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,654 miles

o/s/r top side light not working

tape fitted on both head lights at time off retest

Fail 27 Feb 2008 38,642 miles

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

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

o/s/r top side light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,331 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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WD03 YDV is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 61,454 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 WD03 YDV, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD03 YDV registered?

WD03 YDV is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is WD03 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD03 YDV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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