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B893 CHE

1984 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,594 mi
Last recorded161,594 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes Motor Caravan158,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB893 CHE
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 161,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 161,452 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 160,682 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 159,892 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 159,717 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 158,627 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 158,625 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 159,007 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 156,731 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings various places n/s and o/s front and both steps (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded various rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 154,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 150,863 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 146,716 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 143,896 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 141,223 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 139,676 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 138,194 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 137,429 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion back lower section of cab

corrosion n/s/f body floor

corrosion o/s and n/s body steps

corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings

corrosion o/s/f inner wing top

horn sounds muffeld

Pass 1 May 2008 135,368 miles

both front inner wings corroding

Pass 3 May 2007 133,634 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 133,634 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 133,181 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 133,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B893 CHE is a 1984 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B893 CHE, 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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B893 CHE is a 1984 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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