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DWC 875X

1982 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,494 mi
Last recorded41,494 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 1982 Mercedes Motor Caravan184,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWC 875X
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 41,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corred

Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,020 miles

Brake load valve control arm bushes deterioated

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Some electrical wires supported loosely

Fail 4 Jul 2013 36,017 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front seat belts dont retract fully

Brake load valve control arm bushes deterioated

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Some electrical wires supported loosely

Spare whell loose in carrier

Warning light on dashboard

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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DWC 875X is a 1982 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Beige with a 2,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 184,300 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 DWC 875X, 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 44 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 DWC 875X registered?

DWC 875X is a 1982 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 June 1982.

Is DWC 875X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWC 875X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DWC 875X have outstanding finance?

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