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N785 BMO

1995 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,132 mi
Last recorded166,132 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes Motor Caravan133,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN785 BMO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 166,132 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS+OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS+OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 166,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS+OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS+OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 165,927 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner + outer on steering links (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 165,176 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 164,798 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 164,699 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 164,047 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 162,994 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 158,401 miles

headlight masts fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 153,317 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 146,605 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 146,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2013 146,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 146,330 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 141,770 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 141,770 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 135,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 129,295 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 122,362 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 115,470 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 110,044 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 104,200 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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N785 BMO is a 1995 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 133,000 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 N785 BMO, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N785 BMO is a 1995 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N785 BMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N785 BMO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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