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G875 DSC

1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

243,045 mi
Last recorded243,045 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan93,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG875 DSC
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 243,045 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2012 243,045 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2010 423,014 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2010 423,013 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 241,783 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 237,330 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 236,253 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 233,050 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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G875 DSC is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G875 DSC, 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 G875 DSC registered?

G875 DSC is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 October 1989.

Is G875 DSC safe to buy?

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