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T547 JJF

1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,065 mi
Last recorded112,065 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan78,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT547 JJF
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,065 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 109,954 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device broken on rear suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 103,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 103,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APROX 6000 MILES LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APROX 3000 MILES LEFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 95,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APROX 6000 MILES LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APROX 3000 MILES LEFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,691 miles

Exhaust middle section hanger not in mounting

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,010 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Apr 2017 85,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,843 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 80,843 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,194 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,464 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 66,464 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,245 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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T547 JJF is a 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T547 JJF, 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.

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T547 JJF is a 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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