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B834 JTV

1985 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

186,641 mi
Last recorded186,641 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes Motor Caravan83,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB834 JTV
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 186,641 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust corodded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 188,638 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Central Front oil leak at engine

Central Rear Oil leak at pinion seal

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Hole in body outside 300ml (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner engine mount deteraterd.

Offside Front Lower Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 185,358 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corrosion

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 184,959 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 184,959 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 184,190 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 184,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 184,020 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 184,009 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under arch (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 183,029 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 182,469 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 182,469 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 179,157 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 179,157 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 176,440 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 176,078 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 176,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 175,265 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 175,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 172,768 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 172,767 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

rear sevice brake only just meets requirements

Pass 29 Sep 2009 171,239 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 171,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 170,303 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 170,301 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 168,811 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 168,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 162,578 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 162,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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B834 JTV is a 1985 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 83,670 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 B834 JTV, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B834 JTV is a 1985 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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