MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,201 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
knock from steering rack
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Caravan?
Based on 5,669 MOT tests across 350 vehicles.
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R524 MES is a 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 R524 MES, 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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How do I check the history of R524 MES?
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What year was R524 MES registered?
R524 MES is a 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 August 1997.
Is R524 MES safe to buy?
The MOT history for R524 MES shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R524 MES have outstanding finance?
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