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F131 RLP

1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

307,152 mi
Last recorded307,152 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan135,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 RLP
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 307,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 307,068 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 307,044 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 304,507 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 300,630 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 300,425 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 296,661 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 288,797 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 287,792 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorcaravan?

Based on 1,763 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
2,147
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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F131 RLP is a 1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 135,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motorcaravan fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F131 RLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F131 RLP registered?

F131 RLP is a 1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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