Mercedes Motor Caravan
Cream and Silver · Diesel · 1994 · 3,000 cc
L47 ASUMOT history
L47 ASU is a cream and silver diesel Mercedes Motor Caravan first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,598 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 126,598 km
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,920 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L47 ASU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes
- Model
- Motor Caravan
- Colour
- Cream and Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L47 ASU was last recorded at 126,598 km on 18 Aug 2022, 960 km more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 125,638 km · 31 Mar 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 960 km
- Average per year
- 1,920 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 126,598 km
- 2020 – 125,638 km
- 2018 – 125,222 km
- 2017 – 124,331 km
- 2016 – 121,202 km
- 2015 – 118,130 km
- 2014 – 115,829 km
- 2008 – 106,088 km
- 2007 – 101,148 km
- 2006 – 94,726 km
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor support ribs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,598 km (+960)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 126,598 km
- Test number
- 807006331350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,638 km9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 125,638 km
- Test number
- 882586483585
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor support ribs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise both front leaf springs corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank corroded
- AdvisoryLeaf spring u bolts corroded all
Fail125,638 km (+416)8 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,638 km
- Test number
- 553318802939
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded x2 at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded to nsr (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded to osr (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor support ribs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise both front leaf springs corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank corroded
- AdvisoryLeaf spring u bolts corroded all
Pass125,222 km (+891)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 125,222 km
- Test number
- 408614882483
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass124,331 km (+3,129)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 124,331 km
- Test number
- 102635713965
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass121,202 km (+3,072)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 121,202 km
- Test number
- 294238000482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,130 km (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 118,130 km
- Test number
- 819450256864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,126 km (+2,297)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,126 km
- Test number
- 826759405211
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass115,829 km
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 115,829 km
- Test number
- 478851674116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,111 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 112,111 miles
- Test number
- 258815041143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,111 miles (+1,352)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,111 miles
- Test number
- 629054541101
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass110,759 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 110,759 miles
- Test number
- 503882150170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,749 miles (+1,632)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,749 miles
- Test number
- 300468740190
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass109,117 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 109,117 miles
- Test number
- 344219249192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,088 km (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 106,088 km
- Test number
- 541075998002
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail106,048 km (+4,900)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,048 km
- Test number
- 260643498044
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass101,148 km
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 101,148 km
- Test number
- 160049077091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,739 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 94,739 miles
- Test number
- 901551616051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,726 km3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,726 km
- Test number
- 170710316042
- FailureNearside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Questions about L47 ASU
- Does L47 ASU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L47 ASU expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L47 ASU?
- The MOT on L47 ASU expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L47 ASU done?
- L47 ASU was recorded at 126,598 km at its MOT on 18 Aug 2022, an average of 1,920 km a year.
- Has L47 ASU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L47 ASU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2020.
- Has the mileage on L47 ASU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L47 ASU find?
- L47 ASU passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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