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H991 DAT

1991 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Cream Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

352,564 mi
Last recorded352,564 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes Motor Caravan120,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH991 DAT
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 352,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 350,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 348,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 346,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 346,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 345,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 342,876 miles

all visible brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 May 2019 341,392 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 339,798 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,754 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,842 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 100,699 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 100,671 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,423 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 98,469 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 97,629 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s wing mirror cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2011 97,628 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

n/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s wing mirror cracked

Fail 23 Dec 2010 96,171 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

chassis showing signs of corrosion protection required

Pass 23 Dec 2010 96,171 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis showing signs of corrosion protection required

Pass 23 Nov 2009 94,565 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 92,019 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 90,069 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 87,184 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 82,366 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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H991 DAT is a 1991 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Cream with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 H991 DAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H991 DAT registered?

H991 DAT is a 1991 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H991 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H991 DAT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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