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C262 UDL

1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,291 mi
Last recorded47,291 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan147,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC262 UDL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front door has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2007 4,651 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,002 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 40,406 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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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C262 UDL is a 1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 147,908 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 C262 UDL, 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 40 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 C262 UDL registered?

C262 UDL is a 1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 April 1986.

Is C262 UDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C262 UDL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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