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DX08 PYO

2008 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,300 mi
Last recorded34,300 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Motor Caravan24,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 PYO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 34,300 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 32,950 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 31,900 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 31,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 30,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 29,625 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 29,621 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective loose on arm (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside middle side marker in-op

Pass 25 Jun 2019 28,911 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 28,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 26,708 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,357 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,376 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,822 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,277 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 16,257 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,811 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 12,191 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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DX08 PYO is a 2008 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 24,941 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 DX08 PYO, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX08 PYO?

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What year was DX08 PYO registered?

DX08 PYO is a 2008 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is DX08 PYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX08 PYO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX08 PYO have outstanding finance?

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