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P71 OET

1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

160,697 mi
Last recorded160,697 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan126,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 OET
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 160,697 miles

front cross member corroding

rear chassis corroding

Fail 30 Oct 2025 160,673 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rear chassis corroding

front cross member corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2024 159,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2024 159,636 miles

Brake cable damaged forward handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 158,872 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 158,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

front cross member corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 156,984 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 156,194 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 155,355 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 152,790 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 149,322 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 147,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 143,454 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 142,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 141,895 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 140,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake low effort.park brake efficiency 16%

rear chassis corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 140,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 135,446 miles

chassis corroding at nearside rear spring anchor

chassis corroding at offside rear spring anchor

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 25 Oct 2011 129,524 miles

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 28 Oct 2010 126,933 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 123,590 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 123,426 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 123,426 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 110,356 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 95,202 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 85,421 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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P71 OET is a 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P71 OET, 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 P71 OET registered?

P71 OET is a 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P71 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 OET shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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