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E889 FTM

2000 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,857 mi
Last recorded208,857 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Motor Caravan88,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE889 FTM
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 208,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear spring eye (2.4.B.2)

clutch cylender leaking

Fail 22 Aug 2017 208,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear spring eye (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

clutch cylender leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2016 208,338 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 208,293 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 208,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 208,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 207,639 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 204,871 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 204,490 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 203,871 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 202,266 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 201,173 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 199,704 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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E889 FTM is a 2000 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 88,947 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 E889 FTM, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E889 FTM registered?

E889 FTM is a 2000 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is E889 FTM safe to buy?

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