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G432 XMO

1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,937 mi
Last recorded48,937 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan93,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG432 XMO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 48,937 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 47,681 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 46,322 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 45,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 45,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 43,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,845 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,293 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,350 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 39,346 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 39,084 miles

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 5 May 2016 39,084 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,731 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 38,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,289 miles

light corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2014 38,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

light corrsion throw out vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,109 miles

nearside obligatory mirror damaged but doesnt affect the veiw to the rear

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,891 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust tail pipe loose

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,206 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,613 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,339 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,034 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,616 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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G432 XMO is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G432 XMO, 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 G432 XMO registered?

G432 XMO is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 September 1989.

Is G432 XMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G432 XMO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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