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BWT 971X

2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Brown Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,053 mi
Last recorded157,053 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan48,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWT 971X
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 157,053 miles

all of vehicle underside/chassis slightly corrided

slight play in offside front hub assembly

Pass 26 Mar 2009 152,158 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 152,158 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Oct 2007 150,581 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 150,581 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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BWT 971X is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Brown with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 48,774 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 971X, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BWT 971X registered?

BWT 971X is a 2003 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is BWT 971X safe to buy?

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