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B23 XUW

1985 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,780 mi
Last recorded76,780 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1985 Mercedes Motor Caravan83,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 XUW
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,780 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 76,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,592 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 76,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,935 miles

both front inner arches & nearside under bonnet corroded but not within a prescibed area

Fail 19 Jun 2013 76,929 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front inner arches & nearside under bonnet corroded but not within a prescibed area

Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,718 miles

Bonnet safety catch not working correctly

Main beam warning light not working

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 76,718 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Bonnet safety catch not working correctly

Main beam warning light not working

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,161 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked but not impeeding view

Fail 11 Jul 2011 76,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

n/s mirror glass cracked but not impeeding view

Pass 13 Jul 2010 75,209 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 73,416 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 73,416 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 71,754 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

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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B23 XUW is a 1985 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 83,670 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B23 XUW, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B23 XUW registered?

B23 XUW is a 1985 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B23 XUW safe to buy?

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