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C926 BVF

1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Cream Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,507 mi
Last recorded88,507 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan147,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC926 BVF
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 88,507 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 87,754 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 86,541 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 84,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 82,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 82,932 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under the servo curved box and under the wing area aswell (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 81,523 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 81,523 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 80,769 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 79,908 miles

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

cannot access fuel cap without a key

Fail 24 May 2017 79,908 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cannot access fuel cap without a key

Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,496 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 77,496 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Mar 2015 76,458 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,568 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 75,568 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,789 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,144 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 74,101 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,172 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,284 miles

helper shock on o/s/r leaking fluid

Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,372 miles

slight dampness on tank

Fail 20 Mar 2009 71,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight dampness on tank

Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,583 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 70,583 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 69,795 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 69,151 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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C926 BVF is a 1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Cream with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C926 BVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C926 BVF?

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What year was C926 BVF registered?

C926 BVF is a 1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 March 1986.

Is C926 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C926 BVF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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