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C226 MAU

1985 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,880 mi
Last recorded130,880 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes Motor Home98,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC226 MAU
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 130,880 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 129,314 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 128,047 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 126,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2022 125,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2021 123,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tyre quite bad reccomend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tyre quite bad reccomend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 120,989 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 120,944 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead below master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder ; marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 115,679 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 114,577 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 112,908 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 110,844 miles

slight play o/s/f ball joint on steering arm

Pass 27 May 2014 108,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 106,491 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 105,726 miles

baffles loose in centre silencer

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

rear shock obsorber bushes slightly worn

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2010 103,355 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 103,355 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 103,016 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

centre exhaust baffles loose

Fail 16 Jun 2008 102,342 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 102,342 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 101,419 miles

centre exhaust silencer baffles loose

front and rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2006 100,003 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Home?

Based on 6,590 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
1,983
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
fog lamp not working 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
position lamp(s) not working 89
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C226 MAU is a 1985 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 98,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C226 MAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C226 MAU registered?

C226 MAU is a 1985 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 11 September 1985.

Is C226 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C226 MAU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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