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G489 FOP

1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,674 mi
Last recorded190,674 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan93,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG489 FOP
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 190,674 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 190,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2025 187,032 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 177,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 177,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 170,712 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 155,318 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 143,374 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 140,268 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 136,063 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 131,712 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 130,411 miles

exhaust very rusty

slight exhaust blow

Fail 8 Jun 2017 130,411 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both sides (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery light on

exhaust very rusty

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Jun 2016 128,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete exhaust system has minor leaks of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 128,241 miles

Front 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete exhaust system has minor leaks of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 121,644 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2014 121,258 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 121,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 121,223 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 121,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 121,192 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 120,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2011 120,945 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 120,233 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 120,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 120,177 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 119,491 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 119,381 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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G489 FOP is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G489 FOP, 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 G489 FOP registered?

G489 FOP is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 September 1989.

Is G489 FOP safe to buy?

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