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P829 JPO

1996 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Red Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,747 mi
Last recorded148,747 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Motor Caravan85,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 JPO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 148,747 miles

drag ling end boots split and slight play

ns track rod end slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2023 147,700 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 147,662 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 147,253 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 145,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 145,647 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 141,444 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 442,040 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 132,825 miles

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

both swivel joints seals weeping

o/s/r and n/s/r body mount bolts springs missing

oil leak [cab ram]

Fail 19 Jun 2015 132,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both swivel joints seals weeping

o/s/r and n/s/r body mount bolts springs missing

oil leak [cab ram]

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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P829 JPO is a 1996 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Red with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 P829 JPO, 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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What year was P829 JPO registered?

P829 JPO is a 1996 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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