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BWT 956X

2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Brown Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

219,513 mi
Last recorded219,513 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan61,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWT 956X
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 219,513 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 217,540 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 214,186 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 210,613 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 209,679 miles

Dash instruments illumination not working

Tyres slightly under inflated

Fail 10 Nov 2012 209,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Dash instruments illumination not working

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

Tyres slightly under inflated

Fail 11 Nov 2010 209,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 209,558 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 209,296 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes corroded

only just passed service brake test

rear number plate slightly detiorated

Fail 6 May 2010 209,296 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 26 Mar 2009 208,213 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

disability handle fitted to steering wheel

noise from underneath vehicle when drive engaged possibly coming from prop shaft

Fail 26 Mar 2009 208,213 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

disability handle fitted to steering wheel

noise from underneath vehicle when drive engaged possibly coming from prop shaft

Pass 17 Apr 2008 206,750 miles

all the gas pipes on the under body are very corroded and need attention

brakes only just passed test

front number plate slightly detiorated

nearside front lower step area very corroded

slight scuffs on windscreen

Fail 4 Apr 2008 206,750 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all the gas pipes on the under body are very corroded and need attention

front number plate slightly detiorated

nearside front lower step area very corroded

offside rear service and parking brake efforts slightly low

slight scuffs on windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2007 130,300 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 130,300 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 121,361 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 121,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BWT 956X is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Brown with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 61,454 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 BWT 956X, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BWT 956X is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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