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BU08 VRL

2008 Mercedes Motorhome

Cream Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

33,991 mi
Last recorded33,991 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Motorhome35,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 VRL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 33,991 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on disc faces

Fail 12 Jan 2026 33,986 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on disc faces

Pass 19 Sep 2024 33,958 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 33,736 miles

Headlight images taped flat

Pass 12 Jul 2022 33,693 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

poor image on headlamps

Pass 4 Aug 2021 33,651 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

poor image on headlamps

Pass 26 Jun 2019 33,598 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,509 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 20 Mar 2017 30,287 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,486 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,404 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,263 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,988 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,226 miles

beam benders fitted on headlmps to convert from continental to uk

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,058 miles

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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BU08 VRL is a 2008 Mercedes Motorhome in Cream with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 35,738 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU08 VRL, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU08 VRL registered?

BU08 VRL is a 2008 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is BU08 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 VRL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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