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G211 KWE

1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

235,822 mi
Last recorded235,822 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan93,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG211 KWE
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 235,822 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 232,892 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 230,182 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 230,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 222,417 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 209,446 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative lamp not working but ticking can be heard (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake has very slight bind

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 209,446 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative lamp not working but ticking can be heard (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake has very slight bind

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 202,838 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp dim

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brakes has slight bind

Pass 29 Sep 2020 197,656 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 197,603 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/b-pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 196,688 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT KING PINS

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL DUST COVERS PERRISHED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 196,085 miles

Nearside Front king pin has a small amount of lift

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner arch

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

Pass 11 May 2013 195,345 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 195,090 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 195,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 193,143 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 193,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 191,110 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 191,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 187,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 186,996 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 172,562 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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G211 KWE is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G211 KWE, 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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G211 KWE is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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