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V224 DBJ

1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,175 mi
Last recorded94,175 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan78,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV224 DBJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 94,175 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 92,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,884 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 81,597 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

front parking brake cable corroded but still operating correctly

Pass 23 Mar 2021 77,748 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 76,630 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 76,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,022 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 72,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 66,294 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated but clearing screen effectively

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,917 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,395 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 55,988 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 55,988 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 52,400 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,035 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,545 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,173 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,484 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 30,543 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,504 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 28,685 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 27,183 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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V224 DBJ is a 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V224 DBJ, 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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What year was V224 DBJ registered?

V224 DBJ is a 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V224 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V224 DBJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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