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A5 VBK

1986 Mercedes Motorcaravan

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,580 mi
Last recorded216,580 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VBK
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 216,580 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)

components rusty

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 216,407 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front cover insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)

clutch slave cylinder weeping

components rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2016 216,333 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded ALL STEEL PIPES (2.3.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2014 214,432 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 212,988 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 212,975 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 211,162 miles

Both front tyres walls cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 209,560 miles

Exhaust silencer clamp

Nearside track rod end gaiter split

Pass 19 Jun 2006 207,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 207,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A5 VBK is a 1986 Mercedes Motorcaravan in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A5 VBK, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 VBK registered?

A5 VBK is a 1986 Mercedes Motorcaravan, first registered on 6 October 1986.

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