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R914 BKW

1998 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,968 mi
Last recorded110,968 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Motor Caravan144,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 BKW
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 110,968 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 110,965 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively due to park brake linkage (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 109,824 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 109,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 108,464 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 106,563 miles

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

Offside Front cross member corroded

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 106,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front cross member corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 105,792 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 105,767 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/F CHASSIS CORRODED BY TOWBAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 104,707 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 101,784 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,289 miles

13 pin trailer socket removed

Passenger seat rotational

Unable to inspect front brake pads

Undertray(s) fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2017 98,283 miles

Offside Rear Lower Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected Unable to test due to obstruction (1.9.3b)

Passenger seat rotational

Unable to inspect front brake pads

Undertray(s) fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 91,237 miles

Nearside Rear light unit in poor condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,063 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis rusty

poor beam pattern o/s and n/s

slight brake judder o/s/f and n/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r

Fail 7 Oct 2015 91,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

chassis rusty

poor beam pattern o/s and n/s

slight brake judder o/s/f and n/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,723 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 85,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,138 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 81,132 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 74,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,371 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,256 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,636 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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R914 BKW is a 1998 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R914 BKW, 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 R914 BKW registered?

R914 BKW is a 1998 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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