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WU52 VWY

2003 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

278,171 mi
Last recorded278,171 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motor Home45,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VWY
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 278,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front spray flap missing

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on out side edge

side markers not working

Pass 7 Apr 2017 274,936 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 274,936 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 273,581 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 273,533 miles

Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 271,455 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,529 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2014 269,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 23 May 2013 267,279 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 267,279 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 259,785 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 254,746 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 248,388 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Home?

Based on 6,590 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
1,983
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
fog lamp not working 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
position lamp(s) not working 89
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WU52 VWY is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 45,403 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU52 VWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU52 VWY?

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What year was WU52 VWY registered?

WU52 VWY is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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The MOT history for WU52 VWY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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