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Y11 MER

2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,741 mi
Last recorded61,741 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan56,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 MER
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 61,741 miles

Both rear lamps have damage

Hand brake reserve travel getting low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 61,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Both rear lamps have damage

Hand brake reserve travel getting low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 60,966 miles

Minor damage both rear lenses

Pass 7 May 2024 59,706 miles

low effort for parking brake

Pass 19 May 2023 58,467 miles

Hand brake reserve travel getting low

Minor damage o/s/rear lamp

No plate lamps inoperative rear rack

minor damage n/s/rear lamp

Pass 6 May 2022 57,773 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 57,740 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 57,740 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working Rear most side maker n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 56,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn uneven around outer edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2018 54,498 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 53,413 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 52,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 52,032 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 47,919 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 45,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,871 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,490 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 37,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,999 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 31,999 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,786 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,930 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 24,413 miles

brake fluid getting low in pot, recommend brakes checking.

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints.

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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Y11 MER is a 2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 56,934 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 Y11 MER, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y11 MER registered?

Y11 MER is a 2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y11 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y11 MER shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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