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C586 PBB

1986 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,608 mi
Last recorded104,608 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes Motorhome118,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC586 PBB
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2025 104,608 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 93,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 90,023 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 May 2022 87,649 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 87,648 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 83,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 83,615 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Re align (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Re align (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,481 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,384 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 79,118 miles

play in the steering

Pass 2 May 2012 77,648 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 77,184 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 75,576 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 73,340 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 71,774 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 67,804 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

slight play in kingpins front

Pass 17 May 2006 62,605 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play.

Bulkhead starting to corrode.

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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C586 PBB is a 1986 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C586 PBB, 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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C586 PBB is a 1986 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 20 March 1986.

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