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A8 RJV

2008 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,792 mi
Last recorded61,792 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Motor Caravan24,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RJV
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 61,792 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 61,200 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 59,551 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 58,360 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 57,299 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 55,893 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,469 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 46,115 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 42,259 miles

emissions passed no printout due to low emissions

Pass 19 May 2016 37,117 miles

emissions passed,no printout due to low emissions.M,T,Pollard,19/05/2016

Pass 12 May 2015 35,724 miles

emissions passed no print out due to low emmisions 12/05/15 M,T Pollard

Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,410 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 30,775 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small cuts in tread on n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,775 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small cuts in tread on n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,971 miles

dash loose

knob fited to steering wheel

Fail 30 Mar 2011 20,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dash loose

knob fited to steering wheel

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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A8 RJV is a 2008 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 24,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 RJV, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 RJV registered?

A8 RJV is a 2008 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is A8 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 RJV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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