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W514 DBH

2000 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

295,056 mi
Last recorded295,056 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Motor Caravan88,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW514 DBH
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 295,056 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

diff and gearbox oil leaks

general corrosion power steering pipes etc

n/s side marker lights inop

o/s rear inner tyre wall perished

Fail 28 Apr 2015 292,056 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

diff and gearbox oil leaks

general corrosion front brake chambers power steering pipework etc

n/s side marker lights inop

o/s rear inner tyre wall perished

Pass 26 Mar 2014 292,901 miles

Nearside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 292,901 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 291,345 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2012 291,345 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2011 289,514 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer sidewall

O/S/R Inner tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 5 Mar 2010 284,864 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 284,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

N/S/F Tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer sidewall

N/S/R Outer tyre wearing smooth on tyre sidewalls

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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W514 DBH is a 2000 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 88,947 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 W514 DBH, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W514 DBH registered?

W514 DBH is a 2000 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W514 DBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W514 DBH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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