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B198 SJL

1985 Mercedes Motorhome

Green Diesel 3782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

475,887 mi
Last recorded475,887 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes Motorhome93,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB198 SJL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,782cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2023 475,887 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front arch at step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired o/s side panels both (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s rear spring bushes braking up

oil leak at engine

Pass 28 Sep 2022 474,828 miles

oil leak at engine

Pass 29 Sep 2021 473,105 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 473,105 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

oil leak at gearbox

oil leak at diff

Pass 25 Aug 2020 470,535 miles

oil leak at gearbox

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 24 Aug 2020 470,534 miles

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak at gearbox

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 18 Sep 2019 468,715 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak at diff

oil leak at engine

Fail 13 Sep 2019 468,714 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak at diff

oil leak at engine

Pass 14 Sep 2018 465,500 miles

oil leak at engine

Fail 13 Sep 2018 465,500 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak at engine

Fail 17 Aug 2018 465,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam distorted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working with side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 460,529 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 460,504 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion at tail lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 454,632 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased and cant check properly

both parts of back bumper insecure

exhaust down pipe holed

exhaust silencer box starting to crack at pipe

slight play on steering box

Fail 17 Dec 2015 454,506 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes heavily greased and cant check properly

both parts of back bumper insecure

exhaust down pipe holed

exhaust silencer box starting to crack at pipe

slight play on steering box

Pass 27 Nov 2014 443,189 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 443,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 439,822 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,618 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 43,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 May 2008 434,066 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 433,292 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

no stop switch fitted to engine

Pass 12 Apr 2007 431,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B198 SJL is a 1985 Mercedes Motorhome in Green with a 3,782cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 93,661 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 B198 SJL, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B198 SJL is a 1985 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 17 January 1985.

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