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R222 UFO

2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Grey Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,655 mi
Last recorded47,655 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan45,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 UFO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 47,655 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 47,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 47,139 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 45,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 45,580 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 44,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to centre corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 44,328 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to centre corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 43,330 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 41,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre and osf are a little corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 41,456 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 41,455 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded center to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,607 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,756 miles

rear tyres are cracking/splitting around sidewalls

Fail 18 Sep 2017 38,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear tyres are cracking/splitting around sidewalls

Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,719 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 33,518 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,738 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,169 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,009 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,084 miles

Offside rear park brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,383 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,628 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 19,628 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 12,921 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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R222 UFO is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Grey with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 45,826 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 R222 UFO, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R222 UFO registered?

R222 UFO is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is R222 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R222 UFO shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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