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C99 FRH

1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,161 mi
Last recorded193,161 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan147,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC99 FRH
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 193,161 miles

Surface rust on the body

Undercarriage with underseal

Pass 6 Oct 2018 190,251 miles

Offside Front Wheel slight grabbing

Pass 27 Apr 2017 190,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion front scuttle panel and front wings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe below cooling radiator (2.3.3b)

bonnet internal frame corroded and detached on the n/s , bonnet still locked securely

centre propshaft mounting worn

exhaust centre hanger corroded and snapped but system still secure

Fail 26 Apr 2017 190,193 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower door skin (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion front scuttle panel and front wings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe below cooling radiator (2.3.3b)

bonnet internal frame corroded and detached on the n/s , bonnet still locked securely

centre propshaft mounting worn

exhaust centre hanger corroded and snapped but system still secure

Pass 16 Jul 2016 186,384 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Pass 18 Jul 2015 185,923 miles

vehicle has corrosion preasent on underside

Pass 25 Jul 2014 184,300 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 184,300 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 103,194 miles

Oil leak

corrosion present underside

steeering has slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2008 97,925 miles

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

Oil leak

both fron t king pins have play

Pass 3 Nov 2007 91,375 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 14 Sep 2006 82,539 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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C99 FRH is a 1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C99 FRH, 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 C99 FRH registered?

C99 FRH is a 1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 March 1986.

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