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P50 CAL

1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

200,887 mi
Last recorded200,887 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan126,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 CAL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 200,887 miles

n/s/f bonnet hinge broken

Fail 2 Jan 2018 200,887 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)

n/s/f bonnet hinge broken

Pass 16 Apr 2016 197,651 miles

Body has slight corrosion body under side chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion body supports (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 196,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 188,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 181,748 miles

both drag link end boots split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 167,684 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 152,703 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 135,305 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 123,901 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 121,324 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 120,475 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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P50 CAL is a 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P50 CAL, 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.

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What year was P50 CAL registered?

P50 CAL is a 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P50 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P50 CAL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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