MOT Status
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79,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS PLACES (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mounting / gear box cross bar / mounting corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded in multiple places (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded in multiple places (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working fog lamp/s not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mounting / gear box cross bar / mounting corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded in multiple places (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded in multiple places (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Caravan?
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DE05 WDE is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 45,826 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DE05 WDE, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was DE05 WDE registered?
DE05 WDE is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 March 2005.
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