MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
269,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
corrosion to body paneling
o/s step corroded
slight drag at offside front brake
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
corrosion to body paneling
o/s step corroded
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside sill corroded
offside front footstep corroded
offside sill corroded
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside inner sill corroded
offside front inner footstep corroded
offside inner sill corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Caravan?
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F388 BKF is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 93,906 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F388 BKF, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F388 BKF is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 June 1989.
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