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F66 NDV

1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

109,907 mi
Last recorded109,907 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan93,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF66 NDV
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 109,907 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 109,900 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 109,160 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall cords not exposed.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 106,719 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 106,714 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 106,687 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,080 miles

corrosion to o/s/f inner sill (door step) Not within prescribed aera

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,825 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 99,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 97,598 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,598 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 93,231 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 93,225 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 May 2012 90,972 miles

nearside front bulkhead corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 90,971 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside front bulkhead corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 90,138 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 90,138 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 86,987 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 86,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 73,716 miles

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

corrosion in nearside and offside front inner wings

Fail 5 May 2009 73,716 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion in nearside and offside front inner wings

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,654 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion around brake servo mount

slight corrosion around steering box mount

Fail 25 Mar 2008 72,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion around brake servo mount

slight corrosion around steering box mount

Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,955 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 67,955 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 65,164 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2006 65,164 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

chassis legs corroding.

corrosion on front brae discs.

damage to front number plate.

front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

front+centre exhausts corroding/deteriorating.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

n/s/f baulk head holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

rear leaf springs corroding.

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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F66 NDV is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 93,906 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 F66 NDV, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F66 NDV is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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