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BU51 BDV

2001 Mercedes Motorhome

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

427,206 mi
Last recorded427,206 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Motorhome62,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 BDV
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 427,206 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 427,142 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 424,971 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2024 419,278 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 413,723 miles

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))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 413,674 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 405,923 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 405,857 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 398,640 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 398,609 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 394,948 miles

cab mounts to chassis worn

Fail 27 Sep 2019 394,906 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 389,128 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 285,770 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 380,592 miles

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 380,119 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 373,643 miles

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 373,607 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 365,417 miles

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 365,389 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 359,311 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 351,668 miles

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 351,641 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 344,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 339,070 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 339,070 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 332,077 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 325,195 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 324,726 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 319,784 miles

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)

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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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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