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C130 FOD

1986 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,408 mi
Last recorded117,408 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes Motorhome118,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC130 FOD
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2024 117,408 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working both rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

some underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2022 117,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy hose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively slow (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 118,810 miles

exhaust blowing slightly/corroded

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

various brake pipes corroding slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2019 116,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

various brake pipes corroding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2017 116,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside headlight backing deteriorated

underbody corroding/undersealed

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Sep 2017 116,243 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside headlight backing deteriorated

underbody corroding/undersealed

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Mar 2016 116,107 miles

front exhaust blowing slightly

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 115,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 115,380 miles

front inner wings corroded (non-structural)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 115,099 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 114,676 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 114,210 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise security of passenger seat

Advise underbody corrosion started on underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2009 112,782 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 112,732 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 112,615 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 112,317 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 109,592 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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C130 FOD is a 1986 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 118,810 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 C130 FOD, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C130 FOD is a 1986 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 2 April 1986.

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