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W997 CBL

2000 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,463 mi
Last recorded88,463 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Motor Caravan88,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 CBL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 88,463 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower bottom ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 88,392 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot on tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower bottom ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 82,401 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front bottom ball joints slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 76,965 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 76,939 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 73,952 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 68,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 68,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 66,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 62,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Load sense valve linkage bolts close to air bag assister.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,060 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 57,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 57,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer blowing along seam. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,940 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,408 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 48,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,493 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,973 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 33,667 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 May 2011 33,636 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Both front and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,246 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,446 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 32,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

several led,s centre stop inoperative

Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,216 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,402 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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W997 CBL is a 2000 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W997 CBL, 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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W997 CBL is a 2000 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W997 CBL safe to buy?

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