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YF03 GVS

2002 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

328,054 mi
Last recorded328,054 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motor Home49,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 GVS
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 328,054 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 328,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture small pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear rev light shows white light to rear

Pass 2 Jul 2025 323,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 323,052 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 320,089 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 315,961 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 315,961 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working lens damage (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damage (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 305,964 miles

BULK HEAD CORRODED

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 303,270 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 303,720 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bulkhead corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front indicator lens damaged

Reverse light permanently on

Pass 16 May 2019 295,270 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 May 2018 295,192 miles

chassis corroded various places

Fail 26 Apr 2018 295,180 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking inner wing (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

chassis corroded various places

under body under seal front and rear

Pass 30 Mar 2017 291,616 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 290,783 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 290,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 284,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 280,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust silencer is leaking

n/s front wheel is stiff when rotated by hand

rear discs are worn

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 20 Mar 2012 278,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 278,652 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 276,601 miles

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

both front wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

rear discs are worn

underside of body is corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 272,873 miles

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

oil weep from rear diff

Fail 18 Mar 2010 272,843 miles

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

oil weep from rear diff

Pass 19 Mar 2009 263,612 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front 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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YF03 GVS is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 49,897 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 YF03 GVS, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YF03 GVS is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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