2003 Mercedes Rapido 2.1L Diesel · FH52 GZR
2003 Mercedes Rapido (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 67,866 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES RAPIDO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH52 GZR Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 67,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH52 GZR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Rapido (FH52 GZR) between January 2010 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”.
FH52 GZR Mileage History
- 19/01/201039,185 mi
- 21/01/201039,185 mi
- 11/01/201144,175 mi+4,990 mi
- 12/01/201247,883 mi+3,708 mi
- 08/01/201353,360 mi+5,477 mi
- 03/10/201354,729 mi+1,369 mi
- 10/10/201354,731 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/201456,114 mi+1,383 mi
- 07/07/201556,623 mi+509 mi
- 25/07/201658,521 mi+1,898 mi
- 11/07/201758,935 mi+414 mi
- 10/07/201860,593 mi+1,658 mi
- 02/07/201960,961 mi+368 mi
- 30/06/202062,220 mi+1,259 mi
- 30/06/202162,486 mi+266 mi
- 29/06/202263,771 mi+1,285 mi
- 29/06/202365,148 mi+1,377 mi
- 25/06/202466,314 mi+1,166 mi
- 25/06/202466,314 mi
- 24/06/202567,133 mi+819 mi
- 23/06/202667,866 mi+733 mi
Average of roughly 1,746 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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