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KE04 HEU

2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,849 mi
Last recorded72,849 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan46,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 HEU
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 72,849 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 70,480 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 70,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operating with sidelight/brakelight (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 63,567 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 59,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,323 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 59,279 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,087 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,654 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has Slight Damage and Cracking (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 55,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R Inner Tyre starting to show signs off craking inbetween the treads

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,219 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,041 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

o/s non-obligatory light not working

Fail 30 Oct 2012 45,041 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

o/s non-obligatory light not working

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,683 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front registration plate damaged

o/s non-obligatory lamp not working

Fail 8 Dec 2009 42,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front registration plate damaged

o/s non-obligatory lamp not working

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,292 miles

Engine and gearbox undertrays fitted at the time of the MOT

Fail 5 Mar 2007 25,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both 2nd markers not working

Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,020 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both 2nd markers not working

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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KE04 HEU is a 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KE04 HEU, 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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What year was KE04 HEU registered?

KE04 HEU is a 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is KE04 HEU safe to buy?

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