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R887 KVV

1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,495 mi
Last recorded63,495 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan126,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 KVV
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2013 63,495 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,415 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

slight wear in steering column sliding joint

Pass 7 Sep 2011 63,369 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,311 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,902 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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R887 KVV is a 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R887 KVV, 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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What year was R887 KVV registered?

R887 KVV is a 1997 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R887 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R887 KVV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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