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BU03 JBZ

2003 Mercedes Motorcaravan

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,930 mi
Last recorded103,930 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motorcaravan56,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 JBZ
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorcaravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 103,930 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 101,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 100,455 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 99,254 miles

n/s rear helper coil spring broken

Fail 12 Jul 2022 99,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear helper coil spring broken

Pass 27 Jul 2021 96,968 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 96,961 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 96,586 miles

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion ( waxoyled )

Fail 17 Jun 2020 96,584 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount to cross section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

front and rear chassis and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 28 May 2019 94,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 88,634 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))

Fail 29 May 2018 88,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm ofspring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 83,483 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 9 May 2016 75,402 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)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 68,720 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 68,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,263 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,214 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 47,271 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 40,695 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 29,870 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,460 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 13,241 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 10,537 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorcaravan?

Based on 1,763 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
2,147
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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BU03 JBZ is a 2003 Mercedes Motorcaravan in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 56,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motorcaravan fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 JBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU03 JBZ?

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What year was BU03 JBZ registered?

BU03 JBZ is a 2003 Mercedes Motorcaravan, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is BU03 JBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 JBZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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