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A50 TBX

1984 Mercedes Motorcaravan

Cream Diesel 2376cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

181,100 mi
Last recorded181,100 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes Motorcaravan547,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA50 TBX
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,376cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 181,100 miles

tape on front headlamps

Fail 16 Jul 2019 181,099 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 208,839 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 208,839 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 173,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 173,368 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank insecure floor corroded around tank mounting (7.2.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery box corroded not enough to make battery insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2015 169,077 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 169,045 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 165,396 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 165,394 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 163,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2013 163,136 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2012 158,588 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 158,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 156,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 147,269 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 147,269 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 138,953 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 138,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 May 2008 133,892 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2008 133,892 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 212,851 miles

batterys insecure

brake pipes covered in grease

surface corrosion on all flexi furrels

Fail 24 May 2007 121,796 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

brake pipes covered in paint/grease

master cyclinder cap was not fitted find under bonnet and fitted

surface corrosion on o/s/f and n/s f and o/s/r flexi furrels

Fail 4 May 2007 121,781 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

fog warning lamp switch cover loose

slight damage to plastic shrouds on o/s and n/s front seat belt stalks

throttle pedal stiff in operation

unable to test o/s/f wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 20 Dec 2005 117,011 miles

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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A50 TBX is a 1984 Mercedes Motorcaravan in Cream with a 2,376cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 547,945 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A50 TBX, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A50 TBX is a 1984 Mercedes Motorcaravan, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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