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K229 BON

1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,746 mi
Last recorded163,746 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan118,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK229 BON
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 163,746 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 163,728 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2016 163,154 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 163,138 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 160,877 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 160,872 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 160,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 154,918 miles

both upper rear side markers not working

Fail 11 Apr 2014 154,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both upper rear side markers not working

Pass 25 Mar 2013 150,456 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 145,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp beam image converter kit fitted n/s + o/s

tailpipe deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2012 145,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 143,309 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 136,210 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 129,976 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 124,508 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 118,016 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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K229 BON is a 1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 118,767 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 K229 BON, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K229 BON is a 1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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