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YV03 YLD

2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,346 mi
Last recorded149,346 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan48,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 YLD
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 149,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 144,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 144,555 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 143,475 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 140,394 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 139,293 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 134,771 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 134,497 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 134,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 120,724 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 119,208 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 111,236 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 110,555 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 110,555 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 103,809 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 103,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 92,215 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 82,658 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 82,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 69,950 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 69,930 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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YV03 YLD is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YV03 YLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV03 YLD registered?

YV03 YLD is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is YV03 YLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 YLD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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