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R524 MES

1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,201 mi
Last recorded169,201 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan126,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 MES
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 169,201 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 164,954 miles

knock from steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2007 157,945 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 157,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,074 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 150,611 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 142,514 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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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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