2001 Mercedes Motor/caravan 4.3L Diesel · Y494 BSF
2001 Mercedes Motor/caravan (4.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 294,574 km. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES MOTOR/CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 294,574 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y494 BSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 294,574 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Y494 BSF Odometer History
- 25/11/2022293,790 km
- 29/11/2022293,974 km+184 km
- 24/11/2023294,173 km+199 km
- 27/11/2024294,380 km+207 km
- 26/11/2025294,574 km+194 km
Average of roughly 261 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y494 BSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes Motor/Caravan (Y494 BSF) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake valve leaking footbrake valve leaking when brake applied (1.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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