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D843 BBL

1987 Mercedes Motorhome

Brown Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,524 mi
Last recorded172,524 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Motorhome206,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD843 BBL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 172,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 172,524 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 170,200 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion front lower n/s and o/s

Fail 17 May 2019 170,199 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion front lower n/s and o/s

Pass 23 May 2018 168,254 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Lower outer slight corrosion both sides

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front to rear lower corrosion inner

Fail 23 May 2018 168,252 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working upper and lower (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Lower outer slight corrosion both sides

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front to rear lower corrosion inner

Pass 14 Jun 2017 164,499 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

motorhome body slightly rotten in places

Pass 17 Aug 2016 164,457 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 163,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 162,343 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2013 161,297 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 159,766 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 159,766 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 159,460 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 157,853 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 152,290 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 152,289 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 150,016 miles

both front tyres have small cracks in side walls

box on r/h side starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2007 148,345 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 148,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 145,883 miles

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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D843 BBL is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome in Brown with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D843 BBL, 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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D843 BBL is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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