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N308 LBJ

1996 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

654,396 mi
Last recorded654,396 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Motor Caravan85,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 LBJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 654,396 miles

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

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

slight lift in both king pins

Fail 20 May 2019 654,337 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp flickering slightly

lift in both front king pins

Pass 15 May 2018 646,047 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 646,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 639,717 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 637,905 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 636,032 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 636,032 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 628,812 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 628,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 626,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Rear tail lift mounts corroded.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 626,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Rear tail lift mounts corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 625,761 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 625,761 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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N308 LBJ is a 1996 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 85,708 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 N308 LBJ, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N308 LBJ is a 1996 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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