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MIL 7321

1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Beige Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

401,843 mi
Last recorded401,843 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan97,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 7321
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 401,843 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 397,961 miles

general corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2019 390,082 miles

All round corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 389,833 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All round corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 381,065 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 372,516 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 359,260 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 351,482 miles

oil leak

Body has slight corrosion the vehicle has some bad corrosion outside area of test inner sills o/s/f inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2014 338,899 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion all over vehicle outside of test areas

o/s/f step heavily corroded out of test area

slight play in n/s/f kingpin

Fail 15 Aug 2014 338,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion all over vehicle outside of test areas

o/s/f step heavily corroded out of test area

slight play in n/s/f kingpin

Pass 30 Jul 2013 329,100 miles

Fog light on additional lighting inop.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Various oil leaks from engine.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 329,094 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fog light on additional lighting inop.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Various oil leaks from engine.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 319,267 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 317,699 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 311,196 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Oil leak

both fan belts slightly loose

motorbike rack fitted at rear of vehicle(additional centre stop lamps /fog lamp not working on additional light board)

n/s passenger seat belt stalk req. adjustment on floor tracking

note; single tone siren horn fitted which is continuous

slight dampness of oil on streering box

slight wear on brake pedal anti-slip rubber

Fail 24 Mar 2010 311,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Oil leak

both fan belts slightly loose

motorbike rack fitted at rear of vehicle(additional centre stop lamps /fog lamp not working on additional light board)

n/s passenger seat belt stalk req. adjustment on floor tracking

note; single tone siren horn fitted which is continuous

slight dampness of oil on streering box

slight wear on brake pedal anti-slip rubber

Pass 17 Mar 2009 305,288 miles

nearside & offside front inner wheel arch areas corroding

slight movement in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Apr 2008 299,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 299,856 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2007 286,579 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 286,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 277,732 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake readingsjust makes requiments

outter body panel surports along n/s +o/s of vehicle including inner wheel arches n/s+ o/s rear corrosion holes

Pass 11 Jul 2005 264,933 miles

oil leak

no seat belt fitted driver

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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MIL 7321 is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Beige with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MIL 7321, 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.

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What year was MIL 7321 registered?

MIL 7321 is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is MIL 7321 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 7321 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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