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G235 RHG

1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,032 mi
Last recorded81,032 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan93,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG235 RHG
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 81,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder ()

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 81,019 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 79,644 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 79,315 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 79,310 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all steering joints (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,554 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,678 miles

nerside wiper worn

various exhaust leaks

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,914 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 75,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 74,510 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 73,675 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2013 72,165 miles

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,662 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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G235 RHG is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G235 RHG, 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 G235 RHG registered?

G235 RHG is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is G235 RHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G235 RHG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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