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P455 OET

1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,514 mi
Last recorded123,514 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan126,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 OET
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 123,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 121,879 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 120,512 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 120,263 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 117,995 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 117,059 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 116,293 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,904 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,425 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 101,004 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 101,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,512 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 94,506 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 90,061 miles

front shockers have reduced damping.

Pass 22 May 2012 86,671 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre and offisde wiper blade split.

offside steering rack gaiter twisted.

Fail 16 May 2012 86,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre and offisde wiper blade split.

offside steering rack gaiter twisted.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 73,758 miles

front+rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight free play on rear bottom shocker bushs

Pass 19 Nov 2009 68,117 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 68,177 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,788 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,704 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,904 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 46,649 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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P455 OET is a 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 126,933 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 P455 OET, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P455 OET registered?

P455 OET is a 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P455 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for P455 OET shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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