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F274 TFX

1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,374 mi
Last recorded42,374 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan97,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF274 TFX
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 42,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 42,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,370 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 42,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 42,223 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 41,982 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 41,976 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 40,978 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 39,488 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,599 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 38,598 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 38,449 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,259 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 37,990 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 37,864 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,864 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,699 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of van rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2011 37,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,083 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,272 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,544 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,850 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,384 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,831 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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F274 TFX is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F274 TFX, 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 F274 TFX registered?

F274 TFX is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is F274 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F274 TFX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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