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A606 SDV

1983 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,261 mi
Last recorded64,261 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA606 SDV
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,261 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 64,260 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front brake discs surface corrosion

slight play in nearside front hub assembly

Pass 9 Nov 2010 64,194 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 64,194 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs scored and corroded

rear brakes accetable at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,580 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 63,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

this vehicle has been standing

Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,904 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,072 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 60,596 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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A606 SDV is a 1983 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A606 SDV, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A606 SDV is a 1983 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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