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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
oil leak at engine
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
oil leak at gearbox
oil leak at rear diff
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
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
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
oil leak at engine
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
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))
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
no stop switch fitted to engine
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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