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HX54 AZL

2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,747 mi
Last recorded28,747 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan46,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 AZL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 28,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 28,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 28,562 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2024 27,954 miles

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2024 27,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2023 27,199 miles

Front cross member rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2022 25,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 25,213 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess chafing on exhaust (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

suspension and brake components have general corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2021 25,106 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess chafing on exhaust (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

suspension and brake components have general corrosion

Pass 30 May 2013 19,277 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2011 15,913 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 14,894 miles

Handbrake cable fouling exhaust

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 14,893 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Handbrake cable fouling exhaust

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 12,858 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,863 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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HX54 AZL is a 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,723 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 HX54 AZL, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HX54 AZL is a 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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