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L555 BRB

1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

227,327 mi
Last recorded227,327 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan118,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 BRB
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 227,327 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 227,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 226,593 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 226,574 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 226,220 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 204,953 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 201,771 miles

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

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

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND NSR.

Fail 8 May 2018 201,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

FRONT TYRES 205X14 REAR TYRES 215X14

NSF TYRE 1993,CRACKING.

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

OSF TYRE 1993,PERISHING.

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

Offside Front OSF TYRE 2000 YEAR,PERISHING.

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND NSR.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 201,490 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 201,490 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers side (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort it would appear the rear service brakes require inspection (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 194,436 miles

Front o/s & n/s tyres have cracks on both sides of side wall (due to age)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 194,436 miles

Front o/s & n/s tyres have cracks on both sides of side wall (due to age)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 191,751 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 189,086 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 179,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 172,324 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 161,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 161,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 151,708 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 142,370 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 131,113 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 114,129 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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L555 BRB is a 1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L555 BRB, 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 L555 BRB registered?

L555 BRB is a 1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L555 BRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 BRB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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