Mercedes Motor Caravan
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 135 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
135
Model Years
2002 to 2005
Years Covered
3
About the Mercedes Motor Caravan
The Mercedes Motor Caravan was MOT tested 135 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2002 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
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, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mercedes Motor Caravan by Year
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Questions about the Mercedes Motor Caravan
Is the Mercedes Motor Caravan reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2002 to 2005), the Mercedes Motor Caravan averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 135 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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