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G841 GCX

1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,297 mi
Last recorded49,297 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan93,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG841 GCX
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 49,297 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 49,283 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,158 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole in cab floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 46,158 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole in cab floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 45,566 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 45,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper inner arch very rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2018 45,378 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper inner arch very rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,155 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,763 miles

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

couldn't see front pads due to wheel trims

Fail 23 Jun 2016 44,762 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

couldn't see front pads due to wheel trims

Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S front tyre is starting to split

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight noise coming from the diff

Fail 4 Jul 2015 43,809 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S front tyre is starting to split

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight noise coming from the diff

Pass 17 Jul 2014 38,310 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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G841 GCX is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G841 GCX, 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 G841 GCX registered?

G841 GCX is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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