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G47 BDC

1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,407 mi
Last recorded61,407 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan135,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG47 BDC
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 61,407 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2017 61,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by engine mount support bracket (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

throttle return spring broken and temporary repair done

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,269 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 60,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 60,003 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 60,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 58,841 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2013 58,841 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 57,646 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 57,646 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 55,502 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 55,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,814 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,939 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 46,783 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 46,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 42,401 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorcaravan?

Based on 1,763 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
2,147
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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G47 BDC is a 1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 135,281 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G47 BDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G47 BDC registered?

G47 BDC is a 1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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