MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
305,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre side wall cracked
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
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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?
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