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C980 HFR

1985 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Brown Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,727 mi
Last recorded159,727 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes Motor Caravan83,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC980 HFR
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 159,727 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 159,700 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 159,331 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 157,749 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 157,402 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 156,582 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 156,487 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 156,480 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre cracking on sidewall / inner/

Pass 17 Apr 2014 156,479 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 156,477 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 156,340 miles

Propshaft component defective

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

power steering belt slack

Pass 16 May 2007 152,980 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

left hand drive

Fail 16 May 2007 152,980 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

left hand drive

Pass 9 May 2006 152,851 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

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

Rear brake imbalance.

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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C980 HFR is a 1985 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Brown with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 83,670 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 C980 HFR, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C980 HFR registered?

C980 HFR is a 1985 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C980 HFR safe to buy?

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