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A13 DKE

2003 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,851 mi
Last recorded71,851 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motor Home45,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DKE
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 71,851 miles

Nearside prop shaft support bracket rubbing against plastic fuel tank

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 71,844 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever hits its stopping point on full operation (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside prop shaft support bracket rubbing against plastic fuel tank

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 71,312 miles

Central Rear Upper centre brake light only 50% working

Fail 12 Aug 2024 71,312 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper centre brake light only 50% working

Pass 1 Aug 2023 71,155 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 68,750 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 67,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 64,958 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 62,494 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,807 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 60,807 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 60,214 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,968 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,943 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 May 2013 51,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,604 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,045 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,093 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,789 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,914 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,161 miles

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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A13 DKE is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A13 DKE, 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.

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What year was A13 DKE registered?

A13 DKE is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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