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R88 BSA

2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,975 mi
Last recorded62,975 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan46,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 BSA
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 62,975 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 62,221 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 58,852 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 56,755 miles

Handbrake effort just reaches minimum requirements of 16%

Load Sensing Valve stiff to operate

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,569 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff to operate

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,918 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,597 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,986 miles

Load sensing valve stiff to operate

Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,427 miles

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

Handbrake effort just meets minimum requirement of 16%

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 48,427 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Handbrake effort just meets minimum requirement of 16%

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,495 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 47,483 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,551 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 43,551 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,700 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 42,349 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 42,349 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,619 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,623 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,642 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,956 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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R88 BSA is a 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,723 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 R88 BSA, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R88 BSA registered?

R88 BSA is a 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 April 2004.

Is R88 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 BSA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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