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GIL 7357

1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Silver Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,582 mi
Last recorded70,582 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan97,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 7357
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2009 70,582 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 70,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,987 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 65,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION ON OUTTER SIDE WALLS.

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2006 63,554 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

left hand drive head lamps fitted

near side / offside rear tyres showing signs of deterioration on outter side walls.

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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GIL 7357 is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Silver with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 97,396 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 GIL 7357, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIL 7357 registered?

GIL 7357 is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is GIL 7357 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 7357 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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