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D244 JLJ

1987 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

113,026 mi
Last recorded113,026 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Motor Home96,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD244 JLJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 113,026 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch missing (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2017 109,605 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 109,604 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall starting to deteriorate.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 107,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall starting to deteriorate.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 102,531 miles

n/s rear back plate damp

no bonnet saftey catch fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2014 102,490 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brake servo retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

n/s rear back plate damp

no bonnet saftey catch fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2013 100,547 miles

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

brake warning light showing on dash board.

corrosive swelling bottom of both front doors

Fail 26 Sep 2013 100,513 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning light showing on dash board.

corrosive swelling bottom of both front doors

Pass 6 Sep 2012 97,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

handbrake warning light iluminated no obvious fault on brakes

near side rear brake binding slightly

off side front tyre perishing due to age

slight leak on near side rear hub seal

tyres require pumping up

Fail 4 Sep 2012 97,354 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

handbrake warning light iluminated no obvious fault on brakes

near side rear brake binding slightly

off side front tyre perishing due to age

slight leak on near side rear hub seal

tyres require pumping up

Fail 12 Mar 2012 97,334 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake warning lamp illuminated, MOT testable item APRIL/MAY 2012

Pass 28 Feb 2011 93,094 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 92,971 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 92,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrotion around steering box and servo

Fail 27 Aug 2009 92,955 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrotion around steering box and servo

Pass 24 Sep 2007 92,949 miles

both rear hub backplates slightly damp ( oil )

Fail 17 Sep 2007 92,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Both rear hub back plates slightly damp (oil ?).

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

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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D244 JLJ is a 1987 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 96,250 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D244 JLJ, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D244 JLJ is a 1987 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 14 May 1987.

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