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C11 KBO

2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

32,723 mi
Last recorded32,723 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan48,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 KBO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 32,723 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 29,906 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 29,726 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 27,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 26,462 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 26,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 24,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 23,150 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 23,143 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2019 21,916 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 21,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 20,052 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 18,771 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 17,800 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 17,800 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm a (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 14,818 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 14,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 13,829 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 11,410 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 11,269 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 10,384 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 9,299 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 9,299 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 8,542 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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C11 KBO is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 48,774 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 Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C11 KBO, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C11 KBO registered?

C11 KBO is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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