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C679 YAC

1986 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 3782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

153,634 mi
Last recorded153,634 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Mercedes Motorhome118,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC679 YAC
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,782cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 153,634 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front both front wheel bearing feel rough when rotated but not excessive

Nearside Rear Inner tyre perished

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished

Offside Rear Outer tyre perished

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

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

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

front ns wing corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 135,224 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing/base of windscreen pillar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated flat (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

aux/alternator belt loose

both nearside rear tyres have small lump in sidewall suspected casing joint

Pass 5 Aug 2017 129,672 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 129,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 129,099 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 127,320 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 126,756 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 124,021 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 122,409 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 120,645 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 118,605 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 110,122 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 99,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 98,586 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C679 YAC is a 1986 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 3,782cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C679 YAC, 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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C679 YAC is a 1986 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 23 April 1986.

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