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RIG 2517

2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,933 mi
Last recorded57,933 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan56,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 2517
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 57,933 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 56,950 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 56,439 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,858 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 55,741 miles

Offside rear inner tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Jun 2018 55,741 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear inner tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,448 miles

both rear inner tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear one of two sidelights not working

Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,032 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,955 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long handbrake travel

Pass 10 Aug 2007 53,160 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 53,136 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 52,591 miles

PLASTIC AROUND SEATBELT ON THE NEARSIDE FRONT MISSING

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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RIG 2517 is a 2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 56,934 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 RIG 2517, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RIG 2517 registered?

RIG 2517 is a 2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RIG 2517 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 2517 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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