1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan 2.8L Diesel · G696 BRT
1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1989. Recorded mileage 238,517 km. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES MOTORCARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 238,517 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G696 BRT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 238,517 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G696 BRT Odometer History
- 07/07/2023223,348 km
- 05/07/2024236,393 km+13,045 km
- 27/06/2025236,364 km-29 km
- 02/07/2025236,364 km
- 16/06/2026238,517 km+2,153 km
Average of roughly 5,153 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G696 BRT 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 1989 Mercedes Motorcaravan (G696 BRT) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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