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S783 LEF

1998 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,272 mi
Last recorded87,272 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Motor Caravan144,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 LEF
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 87,272 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 87,268 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f body bolts, 1 loose & 1 missing

o/s/r inner tyre soft

Pass 30 Oct 2013 85,930 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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S783 LEF is a 1998 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S783 LEF, 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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How do I check the history of S783 LEF?

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What year was S783 LEF registered?

S783 LEF is a 1998 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S783 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S783 LEF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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