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F39 MAP

1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,258 mi
Last recorded134,258 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan135,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF39 MAP
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2014 134,258 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both center and rear sills are badly corroded but not in any prescribed areas

near front bulkhead is badly corroded but not in any prescribed areas

Pass 16 Apr 2013 129,200 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 125,598 miles

near side and off side front chasis rails are corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 123,291 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 123,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 123,246 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 120,135 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 116,186 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 116,186 miles

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2007 113,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 108,286 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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F39 MAP is a 1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F39 MAP, 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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F39 MAP is a 1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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