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M888 JDW

2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,498 mi
Last recorded35,498 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan45,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 JDW
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 35,498 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 34,024 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 33,510 miles

headlamps faded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 32,551 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 31,932 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 31,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 30,662 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 28,659 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 25,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 24,196 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 19,952 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 17,781 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 15,117 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 12,530 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 10,275 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 9,238 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 9,173 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 7,949 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 7,939 miles

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

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

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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M888 JDW is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 45,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M888 JDW, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M888 JDW registered?

M888 JDW is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is M888 JDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M888 JDW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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