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K492 DHJ

1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Green Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

305,510 mi
Last recorded305,510 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan118,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK492 DHJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 305,510 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes at linkage connections worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tread wear pattern visible & tread close to wear markers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity temporary repair made to lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer tyre over 10 years old

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox tail housing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 303,078 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tread wear visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over 10 years old according to sidewall date code

Oil leak, but not excessive tail seal at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity temporary repair to broken lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear temporary repair to broken lamp cover (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 302,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside front, Offside rear outer & Nearside rear outer tyres over 10 years old according to date codes - advise replacement.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod bush at anti roll bar connection slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure on bumper (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 302,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front, Offside rear outer & Nearside rear outer tyres over 10 years old according to date codes - advise replacement.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod bush at anti roll bar connection slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure on bumper (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 302,431 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 302,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 301,643 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 301,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 300,952 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre side wall cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2017 299,199 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 293,446 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 293,358 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 293,257 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 285,922 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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K492 DHJ is a 1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Green with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 118,767 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 K492 DHJ, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K492 DHJ registered?

K492 DHJ is a 1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 January 1993.

Is K492 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K492 DHJ shows 14 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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