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J303 OTT

1992 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Silver Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

224,174 mi
Last recorded224,174 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes Motor Caravan125,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ303 OTT
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 224,174 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 224,089 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 224,009 miles

Nearside Front side wall perished

Offside Front side wall perished

Pass 25 Sep 2021 223,927 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 223,848 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 223,769 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 223,768 miles

Brake performance not tested rear tyre flat (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 223,351 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2017 222,738 miles

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2016 222,659 miles

repair to exhaust system

Pass 2 Oct 2015 220,759 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 217,931 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 213,490 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 213,379 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 210,859 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 210,859 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 207,023 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 206,968 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 202,937 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 200,110 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 192,504 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 183,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 183,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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J303 OTT is a 1992 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Silver with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 125,624 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 J303 OTT, 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 34 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 J303 OTT registered?

J303 OTT is a 1992 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 April 1992.

Is J303 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J303 OTT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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