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D525 OWO

1987 Mercedes Motorhome

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

254,735 mi
Last recorded254,735 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Motorhome206,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD525 OWO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 254,735 miles

Body mount rubbers in poor condition

Brake servo and master cylinder corrded

Exhaust system corroded

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All leaf spring bushes worn, no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively U.J from back of gear box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle underside in poor condition/ corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2025 254,662 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering linkage ball joint boots split both ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Body mount rubbers in poor condition

Brake servo and master cylinder corrded

Exhaust system corroded

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All leaf spring bushes worn, no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively U.J from back of gear box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle underside in poor condition/ corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 252,951 miles

all spring eye bushes in poor condition

body mounting rubbers in poor condition

brake master cylinder and servo in poor condition

clutch hose in very poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

front discs in very poor condition on inner face

n/s rear brake cable in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

rear tyres in poor conddition

vehicle underside corrded and in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2023 251,150 miles

ALL SPRING EYE RUBBERS IN POOR CONDITION

BODY MOUNTING RUBBERS POOR CONDITION

BRAKE SERVO & MASTER CYLINDER IN POOR CONDITION

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION SLIGHT BLOWS

PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 8 Jul 2022 251,479 miles

Brake servo and master cylinder in poor condition

Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Front Body to chassis mount bushes in poor condition

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front and rear leaf spring bushes cracked and in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Steering arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 251,120 miles

Auxillary belts loose

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front body to chassis bush mounts perished in poor condition

Handbrake cable in poor condition not effecting operation

Pass 26 Jul 2019 248,294 miles

EXHAUST INSECURE & SLIGHT BLOW

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE INSECURE

Pass 27 Jul 2018 243,936 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 240,088 miles

FRONT SPRING BUSHES POOR CONDITION

REAR DRAG LINK END DUST COVER POOR CONDITION

Pass 24 Jun 2016 232,628 miles

FRONT SPRINGS REAR BUSHES POOR CONDITION

Pass 23 Jun 2015 227,547 miles

exhaust strap broken

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

spring bushes poor condition

wear in draglink ends

Pass 4 Jul 2014 223,044 miles

FRONT REAR SPRING RUBBERS POOR CONDITION

REAR WHEEL BEARING PLAY

Fail 27 Jun 2014 222,895 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FRONT REAR SPRING RUBBERS POOR CONDITION

REAR WHEEL BEARING PLAY

Pass 30 May 2013 218,006 miles

bulk head ajcent to servo in poor condition

load sence valve arm bushes worn

spring bushes in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2012 215,037 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 214,963 miles

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

earth fault with o/s rear top marker light

exhaust in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

front spring bushes in poor condition

slight play in rear wheelbearings

Pass 24 May 2011 208,179 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 197,053 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 190,160 miles

brake load sense valve pivot bushes worn

slight power steering malfunction due to maladjuster belts

Fail 13 May 2009 190,160 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake load sense valve pivot bushes worn

slight power steering malfunction due to maladjuster belts

Pass 27 May 2008 183,432 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 173,021 miles

both front brake hoses in poor condition

n/s and o/s front springs lower shackle bushes showing some deterioration

rear brake hose metal ends in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2006 166,572 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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D525 OWO is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 206,239 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 D525 OWO, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D525 OWO is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 3 April 1987.

Is D525 OWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D525 OWO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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