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G219 VWL

1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

142,425 mi
Last recorded142,425 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan93,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG219 VWL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 142,425 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 135,615 miles

Offside Front marker light not working

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 130,559 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 127,313 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

whole vehicle under body, suspension and brake pipes been coated in under seal

Pass 21 Feb 2022 122,492 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,422 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 115,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 111,589 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 109,169 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2017 105,608 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 97,409 miles

Noise from rear axle when wheels are rotated.

Slight body corrosion.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 97,381 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2015 97,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 94,755 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 92,394 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 90,616 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2011 88,553 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded over

Pass 20 Apr 2010 84,911 miles

front brake discs slight surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2009 81,202 miles

front discs slightly corroded over

Pass 4 Jan 2008 78,215 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 77,443 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 77,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 75,391 miles

O/s/f tyre rotation in correct.

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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G219 VWL is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G219 VWL, 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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What year was G219 VWL registered?

G219 VWL is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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