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RJI 9042

1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

182,087 mi
Last recorded182,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan91,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJI 9042
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 182,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 181,897 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 181,451 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 180,973 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 180,516 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 179,802 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 178,172 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 176,482 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 172,917 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 168,572 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 163,403 miles

exhaust mount bolt loose

o/s/f roll bar bush worn

Pass 20 Jun 2014 158,490 miles

exhaust tail pipe mount loose

o/s stop lamp dim (wrong bulb)

o/s/f roll bar bush worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 154,220 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 154,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 151,041 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2011 149,873 miles

exhaust silencer split at inlet

steering box oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 149,539 miles

exhaust silencer cracked/split at down pipe

Pass 27 Feb 2009 148,946 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 148,887 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2008 139,005 miles

NO seat belt fitted on o/s/f

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 132,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly perished

slight brake bind n/s/r wheel

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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RJI 9042 is a 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 RJI 9042, 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 RJI 9042 registered?

RJI 9042 is a 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 July 1990.

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