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FVH 13S

1978 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Yellow Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

209,725 mi
Last recorded209,725 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVH 13S
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2006 209,725 miles

Condition of exterior bodywork BORDERLINE

Corosion around bulkhead

Corosion to both rear leafsprings

Corosion to main brake pipes

Engine oil leak

Heavy corosion throughout underbody

Heavy corosion to rear main chassis at rear neare leafspring mountings

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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FVH 13S is a 1978 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FVH 13S, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of FVH 13S?

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What year was FVH 13S registered?

FVH 13S is a 1978 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 June 1978.

Is FVH 13S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVH 13S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FVH 13S have outstanding finance?

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