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A409 DRC

1984 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,494 mi
Last recorded116,494 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes Motorhome116,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA409 DRC
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 116,494 miles

Body has corrosion

Both front shockers worn

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension corroded all over

Fail 5 Jun 2019 116,487 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking at fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Body has corrosion

Both front shockers worn

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension corroded all over

Pass 13 Jun 2018 115,941 miles

Body/suspension has corrosion allover

Offside Rear indicator interfering with position lamp

Fail 11 Jun 2018 115,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear indicator interfering with position lamp

Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2016 114,048 miles

front brake discs corroded

horn switch faulty

Fail 29 Apr 2016 114,032 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported loose at joint (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern from either lamp (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs corroded

horn switch faulty

Pass 2 May 2015 113,574 miles

Oil leak

both front steps corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

extensive repairs carried out to bulkhead around servo mounting also under sealed difficult to asses repair and for corrosion

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

repairs to chassis and front inner wings

Fail 11 Apr 2015 113,560 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s step corroded

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

extensive repairs carried out around servo mounting also under sealed difficult to asses repair and for corrosion

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 112,677 miles

horn push sticking

load sensing valve pivot worn

Fail 10 May 2014 112,671 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

horn push sticks on

load sensing valve pivot excessive worn

Pass 18 May 2013 111,771 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bulkhead and bulkhead cross member badly corroded

repairs carried out to servo mountings heavily undersealed difficult to asses repair

slight damage to o/s/f seat belt anchorage

Fail 11 May 2013 111,749 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bulkhead and bulkhead cross member badly corroded

slight damage to o/s/f seat belt anchorage

Pass 12 May 2012 110,256 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 110,248 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bulk head and inner wings badly corroded also filled

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2011 109,047 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 109,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 5 May 2010 108,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 108,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 107,685 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 107,194 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 107,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A409 DRC is a 1984 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 116,426 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 A409 DRC, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A409 DRC is a 1984 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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