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HIL 5681

1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 14620cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

24,251 mi
Last recorded24,251 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan93,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 5681
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine14,620cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on various floor supports and panels under vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,251 miles

many areas of corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2015 24,251 miles

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

many areas of corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,045 miles

many areas of corrosion underneath.

some corrorsion on upper suspension arms

Pass 9 May 2013 21,811 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Air suspension levelling valve modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber slightly split

o/s/f brake hose close to tyre on right lock

slight dapness on n/s fuel tank (no leak)

surface cracking on n/s/r & o/s/r air bags

Pass 14 May 2012 20,420 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2011 18,591 miles

Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

water leak from o/sf heater pipe

Fail 13 May 2011 18,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

water leak from o/sf heater pipe

Pass 5 May 2010 17,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2010 17,355 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 6,099 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 16,099 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 14,807 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 13,568 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 13,568 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 13,541 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

ADVISE AIRBAG SUSPENSION CONDITION

ADVISE GENERAL CORROSION- CHASSIS -PIPES ETC

QADVISE TYRE CONDITION, AGE CRACKS

Pass 18 Jan 2006 11,463 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 11,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking to side wall

rust started too front chassis both sides

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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HIL 5681 is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 14,620cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HIL 5681, 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 HIL 5681 registered?

HIL 5681 is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 June 1989.

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