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E189 BFM

1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,887 mi
Last recorded87,887 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan97,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE189 BFM
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 87,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear leafsprings corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2023 87,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear leaf spring anchor fixings corroding

rear leaf springs corroding

rear shock absorbers casings corroding

Fail 18 May 2022 87,859 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (by steering column) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 87,770 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 87,742 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid both rear (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid both rear (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lower (4.3.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,178 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 87,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front chassis upper inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 86,442 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to chassis inner wheel arch

Offside Front corrosion to chassis inner wheel arch

Fail 18 May 2017 86,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front corrosion to chassis inner wheel arch

Offside Front corrosion to chassis inner wheel arch

Pass 30 Apr 2016 86,352 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,005 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,651 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,583 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 63,544 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s top side light out

Pass 6 Oct 2010 83,340 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 83,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 818,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 79,826 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,602 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 74,982 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Caravan?

Based on 5,669 MOT tests across 350 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
1,905
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
position lamp(s) not working 97
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77
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E189 BFM is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 97,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E189 BFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E189 BFM is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 March 1988.

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