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C437 FWN

1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Pink Diesel 3782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

286,009 mi
Last recorded286,009 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan147,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC437 FWN
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,782cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 286,009 miles

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 281,589 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 274,010 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 273,987 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 233,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 May 2008 229,340 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 229,340 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 226,769 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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C437 FWN is a 1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Pink with a 3,782cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 147,908 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 C437 FWN, 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 40 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 C437 FWN registered?

C437 FWN is a 1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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