Mercedes Motor Caravan Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes Motor Caravan reliable? We analysed 5,669 real MOT tests across 350 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes Motor Caravan is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes Motor Caravan.
Mercedes Motor Caravan Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes Motor Caravan. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes Motor Caravan MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes Motor Caravan to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes Motor Caravan Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mercedes Motor Caravan fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mercedes Motor Caravan Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes Motor Caravan owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes Motor Caravan MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes Motor Caravan year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 59 | 83.1% | 15,015 | 31,042 | 50,833 |
| 2010 | 96 | 93.8% | 13,508 | 32,888 | 56,700 |
| 2009 | 107 | 81.3% | 30,067 | 50,099 | 88,377 |
| 2008 | 169 | 87.0% | 13,977 | 24,941 | 35,507 |
| 2007 | 236 | 81.8% | 20,232 | 33,454 | 46,492 |
| 2006 | 107 | 74.8% | 19,670 | 37,009 | 88,363 |
| 2005 | 242 | 78.5% | 28,208 | 45,826 | 75,566 |
| 2004 | 355 | 82.0% | 29,156 | 46,723 | 69,944 |
| 2003 | 426 | 77.0% | 29,813 | 48,774 | 70,624 |
| 2002 | 542 | 76.6% | 35,099 | 61,454 | 92,459 |
| 2001 | 232 | 78.9% | 39,986 | 56,934 | 130,969 |
| 2000 | 177 | 73.4% | 62,413 | 88,947 | 204,490 |
| 1999 | 275 | 79.6% | 55,876 | 78,412 | 109,955 |
| 1998 | 165 | 68.5% | 92,873 | 144,280 | 231,646 |
| 1997 | 161 | 78.3% | 68,177 | 126,933 | 202,520 |
| 1996 | 64 | 70.3% | 71,820 | 85,708 | 147,962 |
| 1995 | 62 | 82.3% | 108,407 | 133,000 | 164,773 |
| 1993 | 114 | 73.7% | 106,229 | 118,767 | 163,742 |
| 1992 | 108 | 73.1% | 80,584 | 125,624 | 203,945 |
| 1991 | 105 | 68.6% | 59,656 | 120,247 | 160,018 |
How Long Does a Mercedes Motor Caravan Last?
Based on 350 Mercedes Motor Caravan vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes Motor Caravan Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes Motor Caravan MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes Motor Caravan
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.8% MOT pass rate from 96 tests
60.6% MOT pass rate from 104 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes Motor Caravan is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.8% across 96 tests. The 1987 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mercedes Motor Caravan Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Motor Caravan THIS CAR | 75.0% | 5,669 | 73,795 mi | 44 yrs |
| Mercedes Motorhome | 76.7% | 14,848 | 66,873 mi | 45 yrs |
| Mercedes Unknown | 79.2% | 11,881 | 102,484 mi | 39 yrs |
| Mercedes Camper | 74.6% | 8,342 | 82,260 mi | 47 yrs |
| Ktm 390 | 87.7% | 4,778 | 5,829 mi | 13 yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes Motor Caravan trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mercedes Motor CaravanShould you buy a used Mercedes Motor Caravan?
The Mercedes Motor Caravan has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.0% across 5,669 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Mercedes Motor Caravan are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (117 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (101), and position lamp(s) not working (97). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Mercedes Motor Caravan owner drives around 1,905 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Mercedes Motor Caravan models stay on UK roads for around 44 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.