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Q543WHE

1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Beige Diesel 3782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,767 mi
Last recorded118,767 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan118,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ543WHE
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,782cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 118,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front door step and body is corroded

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 118,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front door step and body is corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 118,485 miles

drivers door step badly corroded and body showing corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2017 118,097 miles

Areas of minor corrosion on vehicle body

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement All rear (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 117,472 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules middle (3.6.B.4e)

all spring hanger bushes deteriorated but ok

Pass 21 Apr 2015 117,029 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 116,648 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 116,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

vehicle showing signs of corrosion on body but ok

Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

vehicle rusting badly underneath

vehicle smokes when accelarating

Fail 3 Apr 2012 114,137 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

vehicle rusting badly underneath

Pass 2 Nov 2010 111,286 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

vehicle emits blue smoke on pull away and is showing signs of rust but not in prescribed areas

Pass 13 Nov 2009 108,796 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 108,792 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

vehicle showing signs of advanced corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2008 105,766 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 105,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 99,458 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 99,305 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 99,301 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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Q543WHE is a 1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Beige with a 3,782cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 118,767 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 Q543WHE, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q543WHE registered?

Q543WHE is a 1993 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 August 1993.

Is Q543WHE safe to buy?

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