MOT Status
ValidMileage
110,968 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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))
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))
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))
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))
13 pin trailer socket removed
Passenger seat rotational
Unable to inspect front brake pads
Undertray(s) fitted
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
Nearside Rear light unit in poor condition
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Caravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R914 BKW safe to buy?
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