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DE02 GVW

2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

226,992 mi
Last recorded226,992 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan61,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 GVW
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 226,992 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 226,916 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 226,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 224,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 224,047 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2016 211,256 miles

o/s/r sile sligthy corrded

steering rack/engine block damp with oil

Pass 20 May 2015 209,455 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 208,229 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 200,998 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 195,284 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 195,282 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 195,200 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 193,691 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 193,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 185,509 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 185,509 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 174,343 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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DE02 GVW is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,156cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 61,454 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 DE02 GVW, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE02 GVW registered?

DE02 GVW is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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