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IUI 2700

1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,409 mi
Last recorded102,409 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan91,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 2700
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,409 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake performance slightly low

Fail 3 Aug 2022 102,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working both sides front sidelights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 26 Jun 2019 99,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bulkhead area corroded and soft

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear park brake meeting limit advise rework

Fail 16 May 2019 99,025 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear leaf spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front bulkhead area corroded and soft

all brake pipes coated in underseal

all rear chassis corroded and soft

rear park brake only meeting minimum test requirements

tail pipe corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 94,932 miles

all brake pipes heavily undersealed

both front king pins slight lift

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,839 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,942 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside

nearside trailerboard position light not working

Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,921 miles

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 79,921 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 79,623 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 79,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,186 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 18 Jul 2012 78,186 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,854 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 75,854 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,240 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 73,216 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,026 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 71,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 67,080 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 67,080 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 63,651 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 63,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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IUI 2700 is a 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 91,344 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 IUI 2700, 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 36 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 IUI 2700 registered?

IUI 2700 is a 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 January 1990.

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