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E814 RBE

1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,601 mi
Last recorded75,601 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan97,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE814 RBE
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 75,601 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 75,528 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 75,523 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 74,993 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 74,265 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 74,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,026 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 74,026 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn hardy spicer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead and bulkhead rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,200 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2016 66,944 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 66,938 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 66,933 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,393 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,359 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,332 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 63,157 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 63,157 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,974 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 61,113 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 59,483 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,083 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 58,083 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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E814 RBE is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 E814 RBE, 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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What year was E814 RBE registered?

E814 RBE is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 May 1988.

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