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F609 PDX

1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Silver Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

437,501 mi
Last recorded437,501 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan97,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF609 PDX
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 437,501 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 437,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative Air bag deflated (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2014 435,152 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 432,320 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 432,233 miles

Offside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 428,474 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 421,909 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 417,081 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 102,385 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 102,364 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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F609 PDX is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Silver with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F609 PDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F609 PDX registered?

F609 PDX is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 November 1988.

Is F609 PDX safe to buy?

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