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HAV 19N

1975 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Grey Diesel 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,654 mi
Last recorded46,654 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAV 19N
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,197cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 46,654 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f inner wheel arch repaired with fibreglass o/s/f wheel arch has slight corrosion

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

Fail 13 May 2013 46,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f inner wheel arch repaired with fibreglass o/s/f wheel arch has slight corrosion

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 3 May 2012 45,848 miles

rear brakes need adjustment

slight play in both steering idlers

Pass 26 May 2011 44,950 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 44,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,217 miles

1x near side front drive shaft bolt loose

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both rear bump stops missing

centre drag link ends gaiter split

rear brakes require attention

slight play in off side steering arm

Fail 7 Apr 2010 44,215 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

1x near side front drive shaft bolt loose

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both rear bump stops missing

centre drag link ends gaiter split

rear brakes require attention

Fail 5 Apr 2009 42,937 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2009 42,937 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,929 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 40,614 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 40,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 138,990 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 138,990 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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HAV 19N is a 1975 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Grey with a 2,197cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HAV 19N, 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 51 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 HAV 19N registered?

HAV 19N is a 1975 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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