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J578 UNH

1992 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,673 mi
Last recorded127,673 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes Motor Caravan125,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 UNH
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 127,673 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 126,228 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 126,213 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 126,114 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 125,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 124,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 123,209 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 19,637 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 19,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 118,877 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 117,779 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 116,997 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 116,988 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 116,349 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 115,903 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2013 114,896 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 114,545 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 113,381 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 111,972 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 111,456 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 110,963 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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J578 UNH is a 1992 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 125,624 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 J578 UNH, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J578 UNH registered?

J578 UNH is a 1992 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J578 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J578 UNH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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