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Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet under coolant hoses (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear both rear bushes on chassis are worn
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure both rear (10.1 (g))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet under coolant hoses (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear both rear bushes on chassis are worn
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Body panel slightly loose Bonnet inner skin loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Body panel insecure Bottom of door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch inner whole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Body panel insecure Bottom of door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Body panel slightly loose Bonnet inner skin loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very hard to turn by hand On rollers showing 52kg before braking (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
spare wheel smooth on outer edge
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front seat belt sticks but functions correctly .
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes running along rear axle corroded around retaining clips . (1.1.11 (c))
rear drag link end ball joint dust cover has twist but prevents ingress of dirt .
small bind in front wheels .
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front crack in windscreen
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
corrsion around wheel arches and steps but not within 30cm of chassis .
advise all shockers negligable effect
advise corrosion by drivers step is just over 30 cm advise repair
advise horn tone
advise top additional side lamp not working on offside
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise all shockers negligable effect
advise corrosion by drivers step is just over 30 cm advise repair
advise horn tone
advise top additional side lamp not working on offside
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S rear quarter corroded
N/S sill corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
O/S corroded
O/S rear inner tyre punctured
O/S rear quarter corroded
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
N/S rear quarter corroded
N/S sill corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
O/S corroded
O/S rear inner tyre punctured
O/S rear quarter corroded
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front kingpins slight play/wear
nsr outer tyre on 2mm of tread at test recommend change
slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test
vehicle fitted out as motorhome at test
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front kingpins slight play/wear
nsr outer tyre on 2mm of tread at test recommend change
slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test
vehicle fitted out as motorhome at test
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D72 ERV is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome in Red with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D72 ERV, 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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D72 ERV is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 13 February 1987.
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