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BWT 981X

2009 Mercedes Motorhome

Beige Diesel 2376cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

244,415 mi
Last recorded244,415 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Motorhome37,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWT 981X
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,376cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 244,415 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 244,126 miles

General under-body age related corrosion in areas - vehicle also under-sealed.

Service brake binding but not excessively All four corners. (1.2.1 (f))

Slight play found at both front wheels (steering box).

Pass 24 Mar 2018 243,865 miles

Front both front wheels slight found

Rear inner body corroded at rear

Pass 31 Dec 2016 243,475 miles

Body has slight corrosion Nearside and offside inner rear body before axle (6.1.B.2)

slight bind to offside front and rear brakes

Fail 8 Oct 2016 243,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring mount corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out side corroed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Braking system leaking brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer compersator level arm worn

no exhaust gases test dun as had to stop the test

Pass 23 Sep 2015 242,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general underbody corrossion

o/s/f kingpin has slight play

Fail 17 Sep 2015 242,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general underbody corrossion

o/s/f kingpin has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2014 241,448 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s wiper loose on blade clip

Pass 22 Aug 2012 238,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

beam deflectors fitted to headlights at time of test.

smell of diesel around engine unable to detect a leak

Fail 14 Aug 2011

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sills floor chassi brake pipes as general rust and metal fatige req wax oil through out

Pass 14 Aug 2011

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sills floor chassi brake pipes as general rust and metal fatige req wax oil through out

Pass 31 Aug 2010 232,891 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 229,458 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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BWT 981X is a 2009 Mercedes Motorhome in Beige with a 2,376cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 37,420 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 BWT 981X, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BWT 981X registered?

BWT 981X is a 2009 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is BWT 981X safe to buy?

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