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B738 EJR

1984 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Cream Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,699 mi
Last recorded148,699 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes Motor Caravan158,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB738 EJR
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2018 148,699 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 148,510 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cab steps os and ns (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of cab and floor (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

vehicle has all the signs of lack of use but structurely ok

Pass 6 Jun 2013 148,498 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 147,961 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 147,409 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 145,345 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 143,989 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 142,164 miles

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 141,807 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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B738 EJR is a 1984 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Cream with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B738 EJR, 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 B738 EJR registered?

B738 EJR is a 1984 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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