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T889 RBV

1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,686 mi
Last recorded64,686 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan78,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT889 RBV
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 64,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 62,076 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 59,573 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 59,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fog light insecure burning rubber

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

wheel trims fitted not allowing view to brake pads and wheel nuts

Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 55,839 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 54,622 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,780 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,507 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,990 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 35,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,063 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 34,063 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,700 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,666 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,149 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 27,795 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,924 miles

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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T889 RBV is a 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 78,412 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 T889 RBV, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T889 RBV registered?

T889 RBV is a 1999 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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