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V860 DLF

1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Green Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

195,737 mi
Last recorded195,737 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan78,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 DLF
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 195,737 miles

Nearside INNER SILL CORRODED

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

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside INNER SILL CORRODED

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 195,399 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 193,967 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 192,271 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose strap corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear body corrored

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 187,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner body corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn uneven

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2017 187,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread worn uneven

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2017 187,375 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread worn uneven

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2016 187,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tread worn uneven

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2015 181,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 170,703 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 170,703 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 165,431 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 154,489 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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V860 DLF is a 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Green with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V860 DLF, 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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V860 DLF is a 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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