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H458 JVC

1991 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

335,802 mi
Last recorded335,802 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes Motor Caravan120,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH458 JVC
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 335,802 miles

Auxillary drive belts noisey

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 335,802 miles

Auxillary drive belts noisey

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 333,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 333,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam also full of water (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 331,691 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 331,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 331,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted nearside and offside rear springs twisted (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure nearside and offside rear (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked and deteriorated (3.6.B.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 328,859 miles

Nearside and Offside front hoses to brake chambers splitting

Nearside and Offside front inner wheelarches corroding

Nearside and Offside rear airbags perishing

Offside step panel cracked

Rear damper bushes worn and splitting

Slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2015 323,713 miles

Airbags perishing

Front exhaust minor leak of gases

Offside front inner arch corroded not within a prescribed

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroding

Rear damper bushes splitting

Pass 9 Sep 2014 321,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and Offside rear damper bushes worn

Nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Nearside step panel corroded through

Offside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear airbags deteriorating

Wear in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2013 315,932 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn.

Oil leak

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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H458 JVC is a 1991 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 120,247 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 H458 JVC, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H458 JVC registered?

H458 JVC is a 1991 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 May 1991.

Is H458 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H458 JVC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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