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V33 PLA

2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Silver Diesel 6370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,236 mi
Last recorded148,236 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan46,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 PLA
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,370cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 148,236 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 147,991 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 140,150 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 137,874 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre pressure low

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 136,436 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 133,395 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 124,313 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 110,783 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 106,369 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 101,486 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 98,482 miles

n/s/r inner tyre soft

Pass 30 Jul 2013 95,657 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 87,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 86,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010
Fail 16 Aug 2010 83,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 21 May 2008 58,819 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 58,819 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V33 PLA is a 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Silver with a 6,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,723 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 V33 PLA, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V33 PLA?

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What year was V33 PLA registered?

V33 PLA is a 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is V33 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V33 PLA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V33 PLA have outstanding finance?

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