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YV03 YKZ

2003 Mercedes Camper

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

316,503 mi
Last recorded316,503 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Camper42,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 YKZ
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 316,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 306,482 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 306,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 296,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 291,181 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 278,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 273,610 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 265,416 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 253,341 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 237,899 miles

Offside Front Lower windscreen has slight damage out of swept area

Pass 11 Jan 2017 221,913 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 206,436 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 191,420 miles

Front brake pads and discs are worn

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 191,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads and discs are worn

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 177,592 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 163,376 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 152,856 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 123,607 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 123,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 109,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 109,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 93,507 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Camper?

Based on 8,342 MOT tests across 487 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
2,050
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 155
position lamp(s) not working 148
Brake pipe excessively corroded 144
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 137
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YV03 YKZ is a 2003 Mercedes Camper in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Camper fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV03 YKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV03 YKZ registered?

YV03 YKZ is a 2003 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is YV03 YKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 YKZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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