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Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded o/s/f wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bearing rubber cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear both sides light lenses damaged
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Central Prop shaft: bearing rubber slightly split
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator slight seepage
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s / o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Damp with oil around clutch master cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working side marker lamp body (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside 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 Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Cab mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Air/vacuum reservoir inadequately mounted air tanks strap missing (1.1.9 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
cab mounts to chassis worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking foot brake on (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking parking brake off (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
cab mounts to chassis worn
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy area (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing outside edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing slight rough
Offside Rear Outer tyre cut in tread not to cords
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Both Front Tyres have cuts in tread but not reaching cords + N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front body pannel slightly loose behind front wheel
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Both Front Tyres have cuts in tread but not reaching cords + N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front body pannel slightly loose behind front wheel
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside air tanks secure but have 1 strap missing
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside air tanks secure but have 1 strap missing
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake discs slightly corroded
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Battery leads under vehicle not secured
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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BU51 BDV is a 2001 Mercedes Motorhome in Red with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 62,252 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 BU51 BDV, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BU51 BDV is a 2001 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 9 November 2001.
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