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L47 ASU

1994 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Cream Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,598 mi
Last recorded126,598 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL47 ASU
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1994
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 126,598 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 125,638 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor support ribs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise both front leaf springs corroded

fuel tank corroded

leaf spring u bolts corroded all

Fail 17 Mar 2020 125,638 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to osr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor support ribs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise both front leaf springs corroded

fuel tank corroded

leaf spring u bolts corroded all

Pass 11 Sep 2018 125,222 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 124,331 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 121,202 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 118,130 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 118,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 115,829 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 112,111 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 112,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 110,759 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 110,749 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 109,117 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 106,088 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 106,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 101,148 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 94,739 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 94,726 miles

Nearside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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L47 ASU is a 1994 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Cream with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L47 ASU, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L47 ASU registered?

L47 ASU is a 1994 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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