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V605 VAG

2000 Mercedes Motorcaravan

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,730 mi
Last recorded61,730 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Motorcaravan54,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV605 VAG
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorcaravan
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 61,730 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On all the brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

The front suspension arms bushes are perishing.

Fail 12 Jun 2026 61,708 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On all the brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

The front suspension arms bushes are perishing.

Pass 20 Jun 2025 58,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat removed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 58,764 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil warning light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2024 57,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2023 56,416 miles

Both front wipers slightly split.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 54,816 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2022 54,816 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2021 53,453 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 53,451 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 51,120 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 51,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 46,048 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,761 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear air suspension removed,coil springs fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 29,709 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorcaravan?

Based on 1,763 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
2,147
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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V605 VAG is a 2000 Mercedes Motorcaravan in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 54,816 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V605 VAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V605 VAG registered?

V605 VAG is a 2000 Mercedes Motorcaravan, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V605 VAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V605 VAG shows 15 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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