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R20 CAV

2000 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

292,702 mi
Last recorded292,702 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Unknown155,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 CAV
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 292,702 miles

Nearside Side skirt frame corroded by step

Offside Middle out rigger corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2024 292,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side skirt frame corroded by step

Offside Middle out rigger corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 291,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by gearbox mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside body frame corroded by step

Offside body frame corroded by step

Offside washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 20 Apr 2022 291,380 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion n/s by step

Fail 7 Apr 2022 291,366 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion n/s by step

Pass 29 Mar 2021 290,209 miles

Exhaust mounting defective on main scilencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 290,203 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective on main scilencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake warning light on dash

Fail 24 Feb 2021 290,203 miles

Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking brake valve by gearbox (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjusters on headlights not working (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements can't turn lights off or between dip and side lights (4.2.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective on main scilencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

brake warning light on dash

throttle pedal sticks

Pass 18 Feb 2020 289,478 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 289,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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R20 CAV is a 2000 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 155,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R20 CAV registered?

R20 CAV is a 2000 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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