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TGU 703L

1973 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Yellow Diesel 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,597 mi
Last recorded57,597 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 703L
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 57,597 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,934 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,531 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking up on side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking up on side wall

Fail 24 Aug 2016 56,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking up on side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking up on side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,735 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 53,724 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 53,724 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing tie bar bolt loose (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing tie bar bolt loose (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing link arm nut loose (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing tie bar bolt missing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing tie bar bolt loose (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing tie bar bolt missing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

park brake mounting bolts loose

Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,693 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,393 miles

Oil leaks at Engine and Gearbox . All Tyres have age cracking in side walls .

Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,427 miles

Oil leaks at Engine and Gearbox .

Pass 30 Jun 2011 167,829 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 37,200 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 37,156 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,017 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 32,690 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 32,828 miles

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,907 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

axle 2 o/s service brake and handbrake 50% less than n/s. passed overall effort required

Fail 25 Feb 2009 28,843 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe at master cylimder is being rubbed, but has not reduced the thickness of pipe.

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,028 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 24,028 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 17,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,686 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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TGU 703L is a 1973 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 5,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TGU 703L, 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 53 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGU 703L registered?

TGU 703L is a 1973 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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The MOT history for TGU 703L shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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