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H948 NLJ

1991 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,180 mi
Last recorded122,180 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes Motor Caravan120,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH948 NLJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 122,180 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 121,913 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 121,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 121,853 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 121,849 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 121,556 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 120,991 miles

fuel tank damp with fuel no leak found at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2013 102,405 miles

Slight paly in near side + off side king pins.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 102,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Slight paly in near side + off side king pins.

Pass 19 May 2012 119,902 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 118,449 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 116,068 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 113,785 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 111,425 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 108,942 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 60,480 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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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H948 NLJ is a 1991 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 120,247 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 H948 NLJ, 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 35 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 H948 NLJ registered?

H948 NLJ is a 1991 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H948 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H948 NLJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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