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A781 HPF

1984 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Cream Diesel 2938cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,921 mi
Last recorded35,921 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes Motor Caravan158,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA781 HPF
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,938cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 35,921 miles

n/s/f wheel arch/body slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 35,257 miles

n/s/r wheel arch/body corroded slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2022 34,436 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 34,436 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 33,683 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 33,683 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 33,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning belt excessivley loose slipping (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 33,550 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,273 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 33,246 miles

NOTE; Headlight aim flat pattarn due to patten benders fitted on the headlight

Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,292 miles

Oil leak

Please note flat patton recored due to patton benders fitted on head light

Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,914 miles

front headlamps nearside and offside been fitted with beak de-fectors.

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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A781 HPF is a 1984 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Cream with a 2,938cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 158,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A781 HPF, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A781 HPF registered?

A781 HPF is a 1984 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A781 HPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A781 HPF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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