1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan 3.8L Diesel · C117 CHU
1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan (3.8L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 1986. Recorded mileage 161,960 km. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 161,960 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C117 CHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 161,960 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C117 CHU 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 1986 Mercedes Motor Caravan (C117 CHU) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
C117 CHU Odometer History
- 26/04/2023156,847 km
- 22/05/2024158,769 km+1,922 km
- 12/06/2024158,929 km+160 km
- 20/05/2025160,072 km+1,143 km
- 13/07/2026161,960 km+1,888 km
Average of roughly 1,590 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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