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F865 NNK

1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,178 mi
Last recorded60,178 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan93,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF865 NNK
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 60,178 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 59,383 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 59,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 59,085 miles

ALL REAR LIGHTS SLIGHTLY INTERACTING ,REQUIRE FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH REAR. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 59,071 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CORROSION WITHIN 30 CM OF BRAKE SERVO.(ADVISE OPP0SITE SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED THROUGH ASWELL ,ADVISE WELD BOTH SIDES. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION TO MIDDLE SECTION LOOSE. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH REAR. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 57,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT TO CENTRE SECTION HAS SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACE . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp FRONT UPPER POSITION LAMPS. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED. ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT DIM.

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH REAR POSITION LAMPS. (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH REAR . (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 55,735 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 55,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF CHASSIS CORRODED THROUGH. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS CORRODED THROUGH. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 55,562 miles

ADVISE HAND BRAKE EFFORT DOWN ON NSR,NSR=230,OSR=420,ADVISE INSPECTION.

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS,ADVISE RE-PACK WITH GREASE.

ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE ARE 2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE CRACKING & PERISHING,REPLACE SOON.(185X14)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE VARIOUSE METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT LENS DETERIORATED,ADVISE REPLACE.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 55,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION TO CENTRE SECTION LEAKING EXHAUST GAS. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ADVISE HAND BRAKE EFFORT DOWN ON NSR,NSR=230,OSR=420,ADVISE INSPECTION.

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS,ADVISE RE-PACK WITH GREASE.

ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE ARE 2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE CRACKING & PERISHING,REPLACE SOON.(185X14)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE VARIOUSE METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT LENS DETERIORATED,ADVISE REPLACE.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,197 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING & PERISHING,COULDN'T SEE THE DATE,ADVISE CHANGE SOON.(185X14)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT & CENTRE SECTION JOINT LOOSE & HAS SLIGHT LEAK. (6.1.2 (a))

Front FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES PERISHING.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS REAR AXLE & FRONT TO BACK METAL BRAKE PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 54,197 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

ALL TYRES CRACKING & PERISHING,COULDN'T SEE THE DATE,ADVISE CHANGE SOON.(185X14)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT & CENTRE SECTION JOINT LOOSE & HAS SLIGHT LEAK. (6.1.2 (a))

Front FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES PERISHING.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS REAR AXLE & FRONT TO BACK METAL BRAKE PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2016 53,792 miles

n/s/r foot and parking brake hardly working - reqs investigation

Fail 25 Nov 2016 53,790 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s/r foot and parking brake hardly working - reqs investigation

Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,464 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2015 52,464 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,892 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 47,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,608 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 43,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 38,302 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)

centre propshaft bearing worn

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front scuttle panel below wiper blades corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,973 miles

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

Centre propshaft bearing worn

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front scuttle panal below wiper blades corroded

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 36,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake discs heavily corroded

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

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

Front scuttle panal below wiper blades corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,021 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,536 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,998 miles

rear exhaust rubber splitting

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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F865 NNK is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F865 NNK, 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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F865 NNK is a 1989 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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