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E29 FGY

1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,897 mi
Last recorded111,897 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan97,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE29 FGY
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 111,897 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal lower bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel - greased / black painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 111,897 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal lower bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel - greased / black painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 111,147 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 110,375 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 108,713 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 108,161 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,613 miles

Advise condition Centre of prop shaft gaiter

Pass 2 Aug 2019 106,919 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 106,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 106,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 106,389 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 106,382 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2016 106,352 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight knocking noise from steering box.

steering dust covers perished advise change soon

Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,621 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 104,918 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion appearing around brake servo but not considered excessive

Pass 11 Mar 2013 103,765 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 102,747 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 102,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 100,851 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 99,597 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 97,485 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 97,306 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 95,047 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 94,278 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on side walls advise change soon

oil leak

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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E29 FGY is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E29 FGY, 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 E29 FGY registered?

E29 FGY is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 May 1988.

Is E29 FGY safe to buy?

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