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G215 PAO

1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,354 mi
Last recorded80,354 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan91,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG215 PAO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 80,354 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam kin pin slight play (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin slight play (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

slight corrosion to both front inner wing panels but not within prescribed area

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jan 2023 76,905 miles

General corrosion including suspension and brakes

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 74,021 miles

Front shock absorber casings corroding

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

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroding

exhaust system corroding

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Fail 8 Sep 2021 74,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Front shock absorber casings corroding

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

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroding

exhaust system corroding

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Fail 29 Sep 2020 73,981 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Front Offside and nearside king pins have slight play

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing not tested

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not tested

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not tested

Rear Shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,919 miles

General Chassis & Body Corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,233 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,890 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,294 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 64,904 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 67,700 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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G215 PAO is a 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 91,344 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 G215 PAO, 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 36 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 G215 PAO registered?

G215 PAO is a 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 June 1990.

Is G215 PAO safe to buy?

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