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Y492 GKR

2001 Mercedes Motorcaravan

White Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,443 mi
Last recorded126,443 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Motorcaravan92,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 GKR
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorcaravan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 126,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2024 123,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 118,211 miles

both front indicators fading in colour

Pass 5 Sep 2022 112,168 miles

both front bottom anti roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 10 Sep 2021 106,286 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 101,630 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 99,968 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 98,619 miles

fog lamp switch insecure

service warning displayed

Pass 11 Oct 2017 94,504 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 89,636 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,255 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside and offside ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,594 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,941 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 72,941 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2013

All four amber indicator bulbs beginning to loose colour.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2013

All four amber indicator bulbs beginning to loose colour.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,906 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,695 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y492 GKR is a 2001 Mercedes Motorcaravan in White with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 92,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y492 GKR, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y492 GKR registered?

Y492 GKR is a 2001 Mercedes Motorcaravan, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y492 GKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y492 GKR 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.

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