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R204 CHE

1997 Mercedes Motorcaravan

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

204,947 mi
Last recorded204,947 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 CHE
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 204,947 miles

Rear Brakes binding

Pass 17 Aug 2024 204,931 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 204,609 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 195,921 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 188,474 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2017 182,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 175,567 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 175,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 166,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 161,653 miles

Advise nearside side repeter cover missing

Advise parking brake lever travel high

Pass 20 May 2013 156,848 miles

Advise corrosion around chassis

Advise nearside side repeter cover missing

Pass 22 May 2012 152,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 11 May 2012 152,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 6 May 2011 145,124 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs in poor condition

Fail 5 May 2011 145,124 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2010 14,211 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 14,211 miles

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

front+rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 135,658 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 129,367 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 119,065 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 101,780 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorcaravan?

Based on 1,763 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
2,147
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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R204 CHE is a 1997 Mercedes Motorcaravan in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motorcaravan fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R204 CHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R204 CHE registered?

R204 CHE is a 1997 Mercedes Motorcaravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R204 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 CHE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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