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H115 VVH

1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Silver Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,051 mi
Last recorded174,051 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan91,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH115 VVH
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 174,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear seats removed at time off test

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 174,051 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure (10.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 174,025 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 173,940 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 173,937 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Steering locking device missing rear drag link end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 173,914 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury Corroded (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury Corroded (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2010 172,867 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 171,437 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 167,612 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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H115 VVH is a 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Silver with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 91,344 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 H115 VVH, 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 36 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 H115 VVH registered?

H115 VVH is a 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 December 1990.

Is H115 VVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H115 VVH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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