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S618 UEG

1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

119,182 mi
Last recorded119,182 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan78,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 UEG
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 119,182 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 113,941 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 100,325 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 96,990 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 96,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,249 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,499 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 90,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 89,476 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes Greased Up (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 89,469 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes Greased Up (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,611 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Front Ferrules Greased Up (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear Pipes Greased Up (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 87,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Front Ferrules Greased Up (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear Pipes Greased Up (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,653 miles

All Tyres Perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,400 miles

tyres slight cracks

Fail 3 Feb 2014 80,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

tyres slight cracks

Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 76,340 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 76,340 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,216 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 72,216 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 66,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 63,425 miles

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,487 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 48,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,415 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,933 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 34,036 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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S618 UEG is a 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 78,412 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 S618 UEG, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S618 UEG registered?

S618 UEG is a 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S618 UEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S618 UEG shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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