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E761 MSC

1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

465,807 mi
Last recorded465,807 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan97,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE761 MSC
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,900cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 May 2012 465,807 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all side skirts been repaired

o/s/f door step rusty

Pass 4 May 2011 456,833 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 442,883 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 429,525 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 421,852 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 413,792 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 396,000 miles

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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E761 MSC is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 3,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E761 MSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E761 MSC registered?

E761 MSC is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 April 1988.

Is E761 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E761 MSC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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