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B270 KWV

1985 Mercedes Motorcaravan

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,358 mi
Last recorded81,358 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB270 KWV
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre prop bearing worn

fuel lines corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f inner sills corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r hand brake cables case split

slight exhaust blow

Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

centre prop bearing worn

fuel lines corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f inner sills corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches corroded and holed

o/s/r and n/s/r hand brake cables case split

slight leak around water pump

Fail 21 Apr 2017 80,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt x3 (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

coolant leak from around water pump

exhaust corroded

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

n/s/f seat removed time off test

o/s/f and n/s/f inner sills corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches corroded and holed

o/s/r and n/s/r hand brake cables case split

Pass 12 Apr 2016 79,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front slight play in king pins

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

Rear springs weak

all dampers poor damping

Fail 8 Mar 2016 79,327 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

All dampers poor damping

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Slight play in king pins

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

Rear Springs weak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,469 miles

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

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

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

fueltank damp

Fail 26 Feb 2015 76,467 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

fueltank damp

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,221 miles

coolant leak

Fail 26 Feb 2014 74,210 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,669 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2013 71,643 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 14 May 2012 70,064 miles

exhaust system is rusty

horn stuggled to work but now working ok.

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs slghlty rusty /corroded.

Pass 16 May 2011 68,107 miles

front brakes have been hot

Fail 10 May 2011 68,080 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brakes have been hot

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,530 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 64,530 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 63,621 miles

Bonnet safety hook missing, catch intact & working.

Front arches/inner wings heavily coated.

Front brake balance right on 25% limit.

Original brake pipes greased.

Pass 16 May 2008 60,543 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 60,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 57,913 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,542 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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B270 KWV is a 1985 Mercedes Motorcaravan in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 B270 KWV, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B270 KWV is a 1985 Mercedes Motorcaravan, first registered on 2 May 1985.

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