1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan 2.3L Petrol · E814 RBE
1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan (2.3L, petrol). First registered 12 May 1988. Recorded mileage 75,601 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E814 RBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 75,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E814 RBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes Motor Caravan (E814 RBE) between June 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
E814 RBE Mileage History
- 17/06/202274,265 mi
- 19/09/202374,993 mi+728 mi
- 16/09/202475,523 mi+530 mi
- 14/10/202475,528 mi+5 mi
- 02/04/202675,601 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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