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HNZ 2488

2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,027 mi
Last recorded60,027 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan61,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNZ 2488
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 60,027 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 59,982 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2025 58,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 57,397 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 49,298 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 42,720 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 42,720 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,173 miles

Offside Front osf steering arm slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2019 39,610 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front tie rods slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 39,609 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front tie rods slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,824 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 37,388 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 37,388 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 35,363 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust has slight corrosion

front suspension corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,309 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 35,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 34,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 34,668 miles

Exhaust system has corrosion.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,098 miles

exhaust system corroded

most brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,463 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 30,892 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,093 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 30,093 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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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HNZ 2488 is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 61,454 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 HNZ 2488, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HNZ 2488 registered?

HNZ 2488 is a 2002 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is HNZ 2488 safe to buy?

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