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G872 FPU

1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

513,317 mi
Last recorded513,317 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan91,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG872 FPU
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 513,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 May 2018 508,512 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underbody corrision

Fail 20 Jun 2017 508,304 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion Nearside and offside inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Park brake only just met min requirements

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 503,420 miles

body sills heavily corroded, not considered structural

Fail 22 Mar 2016 503,258 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

body sills heavily corroded, not considered structural

Pass 26 Mar 2015 491,114 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 491,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 465,495 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion on sills and rear valance

Pass 3 Apr 2013 448,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion on rear valance

Pass 3 Apr 2012 436,835 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 410,847 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 May 2010 395,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 395,918 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 394,390 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 383,513 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 383,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2007 364,526 miles

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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G872 FPU is a 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 91,344 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 G872 FPU, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G872 FPU is a 1990 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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