1984 Mercedes Motor Caravan 2.4L Diesel · B893 CHE
1984 Mercedes Motor Caravan (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1984. Recorded mileage 161,594 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2024. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B893 CHE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2023
- 161,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B893 CHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Mercedes Motor Caravan (B893 CHE) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2023 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
B893 CHE Mileage History
- 17/06/2022160,682 mi
- 21/06/2023161,452 mi+770 mi
- 11/07/2023161,594 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 856 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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