1983 Mercedes Motor Caravan 2.4L Diesel · A784 BRR
1983 Mercedes Motor Caravan (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 1983. Recorded mileage 52,826 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A784 BRR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2024
- 52,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A784 BRR Mileage History
- 27/07/202250,759 mi
- 11/07/202351,634 mi+875 mi
- 31/07/202452,826 mi+1,192 mi
- 31/07/202452,826 mi
Average of roughly 1,027 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A784 BRR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes Motor Caravan (A784 BRR) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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