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R590 TKN

1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

207,962 mi
Last recorded207,962 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan126,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 TKN
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 207,962 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

antiroll bar d bushes have play

brake pipes corroded

brake servo hose deteriorated

glow plug warning lamp illuminated

os side marker lamp not working

vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 207,962 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

antiroll bar d bushes have play

brake pipes corroded

brake servo hose deteriorated

glow plug warning lamp illuminated

os side marker lamp not working

vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 207,956 miles

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

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

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

brake servo hose deteriorated

os side tracker lamp not working

Fail 19 Apr 2014 207,956 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

brake servo hose deteriorated

os side tracker lamp not working

Pass 29 Apr 2013 207,872 miles

both f/ tyres cracking

drivers seat belt socket cover missing

f/ crossmember and chassis rusting

f/ discs rusty

slight play in f/ anti roll bar bushs and links

spare tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2012 206,613 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

both front tyres perrished

front discs rusty

rusty on underside

Fail 7 Jun 2012 206,600 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

both front tyres perrished

front discs rusty

rusty on underside

Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 206,400 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING TO TREAD AND SIDE WALL

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 205,344 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 205,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2008 204,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 204,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 202,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/front seat belt buckle plastic surround missing

Fail 14 Feb 2007 202,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/front seat belt buckle plastic surround missing

Fail 13 Feb 2007 202,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 195,374 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 195,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

f.discs lipped.

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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R590 TKN is a 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 126,933 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 R590 TKN, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R590 TKN is a 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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