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A680 RUM

1984 Mercedes Motorhome

Cream Diesel 2350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

287,320 mi
Last recorded287,320 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes Motorhome116,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA680 RUM
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 287,320 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 287,320 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 283,775 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 283,775 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 282,028 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 279,418 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damp inside

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 279,418 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp damp inside

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 274,340 miles

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 272,480 miles

Nearside front marker light not working

Fail 23 Aug 2021 272,480 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not working (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside front marker light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2020 270,627 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 270,627 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 270,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 270,603 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 267,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 265,978 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 244,007 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory position lamp N/S/F not working.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 241,414 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 237,708 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 237,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 236,250 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 236,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 231,129 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 231,129 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 227,292 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 223,784 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2011 223,704 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 219,883 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2010 219,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 214,494 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 214,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 213,388 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 213,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 208,666 miles

o/s front tyre slightly perrished

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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A680 RUM is a 1984 Mercedes Motorhome in Cream with a 2,350cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 A680 RUM, 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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A680 RUM is a 1984 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 6 April 1984.

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