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A20 AXE

1987 Mercedes Motorhome

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

231,274 mi
Last recorded231,274 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Motorhome206,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 AXE
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2010 231,274 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brakes binding on slightly

oil leak from engine area

rear braking pipes (metal) slightly corroded

slight mist of power steering fluid at resvoir

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorhome?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
2,214
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245
fog lamp not working 183
position lamp(s) not working 175
brake binding 170
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A20 AXE is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 206,239 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 249 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 AXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 AXE registered?

A20 AXE is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is A20 AXE safe to buy?

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