2008 Mercedes Motor Caravan 3.0L Diesel · EY58 CFP

The 2026‑03‑10 MOT at 46,332 miles records a pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and indicating a stable maintenance record. Since the 2017 failure, the vehicle has passed every subsequent test without recurring major defects, suggesting consistent upkeep. At 18 years old, the van has accumulated only 46,332 miles, averaging 2,574 miles per year, which is low for its age and implies light usage or extended periods of inactivity. The interval from the 2017 test at 28,203 miles to the 2021 test at 33,698 miles spans four years and adds roughly 5,500 miles, while the 2025 test shows only 1,260 miles since the previous MOT, confirming continued low annual mileage. The jump from 2016 21,668 miles to the 2017 failure 28,203 miles represents a 6,500‑mile increase in a single year, the most notable acceleration in the record. Recurring issues are limited to the exhaust system, which showed corrosion in 2017 and a severely thin mounting bracket in 2025, and to lighting components, with nearside side marker lights and the high‑level stop lamp failing in 2017. No brake or suspension defects appear in the record, indicating that the primary concerns are structural rust and lighting functionality. A buyer should therefore examine the exhaust for rust and structural integrity, verify the operation of all side markers and the high‑level stop lamp, inspect suspension bushes, coil springs and brake components for wear or binding, and assess tyre condition, as these areas represent the only documented mechanical concerns despite an otherwise clean MOT history.