Mercedes Motor caravan
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 135 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
135
Best Year
2002 (88%)
Years Covered
3
About the Mercedes Motor caravan
The Mercedes Motor caravan has been tested 135 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2002 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2002 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 52 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 16 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 84,765 miles, while the newest (2005) averages 73,416 miles.
Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the Motor caravan is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mercedes Motor caravan by Year
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