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VIA 2117

1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Gold Diesel 2414cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,640 mi
Last recorded74,640 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan97,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIA 2117
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,414cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 68,817 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 65,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise corrosion on front syspension components

advise damage to screen on off side

advise slight binde on near side front wheel

Pass 25 Aug 2009 60,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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VIA 2117 is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Gold with a 2,414cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VIA 2117, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIA 2117 registered?

VIA 2117 is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is VIA 2117 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIA 2117 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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