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R519 UFR

1998 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,913 mi
Last recorded121,913 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Motor Caravan144,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 UFR
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 121,913 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 121,903 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working light above the cab (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 121,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 121,818 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 121,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel / crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panels / crossmember / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 117,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower panel / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020
Fail 11 Aug 2020

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam "Kicks up" to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam "kicks up" to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 114,039 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Bracket for wrap round bush broken/missing. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to the right. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 110,875 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 110,875 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 110,528 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 110,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2015 109,400 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 107,320 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 94,713 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 94,713 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,260 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 89,653 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 81,191 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 69,416 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 62,818 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,119 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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R519 UFR is a 1998 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 144,280 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 R519 UFR, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R519 UFR registered?

R519 UFR is a 1998 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 July 1998.

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