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NIL 8347

1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,106 mi
Last recorded39,106 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan126,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 8347
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 39,106 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 39,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 39,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,633 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 38,353 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 37,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 37,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 36,876 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,945 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,206 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 34,435 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,436 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 33,264 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,041 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,757 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,052 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,188 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 28,167 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,122 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NIL 8347 is a 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 126,933 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 NIL 8347, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NIL 8347 registered?

NIL 8347 is a 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is NIL 8347 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 8347 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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