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YFR 444Y

1982 Mercedes Motorcaravan

Brown Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

217,601 mi
Last recorded217,601 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFR 444Y
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 217,601 miles

Offside axle half shaft seal is leaking oil.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 217,519 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage end of bumper. (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside axle half shaft seal is leaking oil.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 216,219 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 215,837 miles

n/s rear brake readings low.

o/s inner wheel arch front corroded.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 215,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear brake readings low.

o/s inner wheel arch front corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 212,818 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 212,818 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 207,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

drivers seat worn.

spare wheel insecure.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 196,801 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear diff pinion to axle excessively worn and leaking

Fail 20 May 2010 196,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear diff pinion to axle excessively worn and leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2009 191,842 miles

Rear diff pinion, Excessive movement to diff

Fail 7 Jul 2009 191,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear diff pinion, Excessive movement to diff

Fail 18 May 2009 191,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 189,768 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Play in prop shaft pinion to diff

Fail 29 Apr 2008 189,767 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Play in prop shaft pinion to diff

Pass 30 Apr 2007 182,366 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 182,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 175,436 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 159,955 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 159,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorcaravan?

Based on 1,763 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
2,147
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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YFR 444Y is a 1982 Mercedes Motorcaravan in Brown with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motorcaravan fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YFR 444Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 44 years old, this Mercedes Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YFR 444Y is a 1982 Mercedes Motorcaravan, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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