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VDA 400S

1978 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,177 mi
Last recorded69,177 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDA 400S
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 69,177 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 69,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,754 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 65,753 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,060 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2015 64,460 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 63,957 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 63,930 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,225 miles

rear seats not secured in position[original feature]

Pass 19 Aug 2011 1,890 miles

nearside indicator tell tale dull

nearside wing repeator light dull

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,526 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 61,751 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,751 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,487 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 61,385 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 61,360 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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VDA 400S is a 1978 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VDA 400S, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VDA 400S registered?

VDA 400S is a 1978 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is VDA 400S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDA 400S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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