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CO51 DUN

2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,083 mi
Last recorded52,083 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan56,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO51 DUN
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 52,083 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2025 51,933 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2024 51,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 51,240 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 51,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 50,416 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 50,411 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2021 49,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 49,587 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,242 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 48,600 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 46,349 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,617 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 40,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,877 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 38,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,983 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,407 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 32,407 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,461 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 28,461 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2006 23,913 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 23,913 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively 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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CO51 DUN is a 2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 56,934 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 CO51 DUN, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CO51 DUN registered?

CO51 DUN is a 2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is CO51 DUN safe to buy?

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