MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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/
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
left hand drive
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for C980 HFR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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