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D847 VFE

1986 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

109,375 mi
Last recorded109,375 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1986 Mercedes Motorhome118,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD847 VFE
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 109,375 miles

Corrosion to chassis, suspension and brakes

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in king pins

Fail 17 Jul 2021 109,370 miles

Emissions not tested Throttle sticking. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to chassis, suspension and brakes

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight play in king pins

Pass 3 Jun 2020 108,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 107,949 miles

vehicle structure slight corrosion

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all 4 road wheels slight corrosion

all suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

corrosion both front inner wheel arches

exhaust deteriorated

slight corrosion nearside front outer wheel arch

slight corrosion steering components

suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2018 107,949 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all 4 road wheels slight corrosion

all suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

corrosion both front inner wheel arches

exhaust deteriorated

slight corrosion nearside front outer wheel arch

slight corrosion steering components

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,936 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

engine mounts worn

exhaust deteriorated

play in front kingpins

steering components corrosion

suspension components slight corrosion

suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel pipes slight corrosion

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak

rear leaf springs corroded

slight play front kingpins

steering ball joint securing nuts corroded

steering components corroded

suspension components slight corrosion

suspension rubber bushed deteriorated

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2016 105,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step/ outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step/ outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel pipes slight corrosion

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak

rear leaf springs corroded

slight play front kingpins

steering ball joint securing nuts corroded

steering components corroded

suspension components slight corrosion

suspension rubber bushed deteriorated

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,197 miles

Chassis and suspension components very rusty

Front inner wheel arches corroded.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 103,195 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Chassis and suspension components very rusty

Front inner wheel arches corroded.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 98,557 miles

corrosion around all rear spring/shackle mounts

hole corroded in offside front inner wheel arch, but not within a prescribed area

Fail 15 Jan 2014 98,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion around all rear spring/shackle mounts

hole corroded in offside front inner wheel arch, but not within a prescribed area

Pass 16 Jan 2013 97,466 miles

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

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

Parking brake. Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requries adjustment or repair.

hole corroded in offside front inner wheel arch but not within a prescribed area

slight corrosion around all rear shackle mounts

Fail 15 Jan 2013 97,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hole corroded in offside front inner wheel arch but not within a prescribed area

slight corrosion around all rear shackle mounts

Pass 19 Jan 2012 95,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s front spring front and rear mounts corodded bot not yet holed

n/s and o/s rear spring front and rear mounts corrodded but not holed

o/s front brake disc inner face corrodded

slight lift in n/s king pin

Fail 18 Jan 2012 95,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s front brake disc inner face corrodded

slight lift in n/s king pin

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,881 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s & o/s wiper blades split

Fail 20 Sep 2010 91,867 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s & o/s wiper blades split

Pass 8 Oct 2009 90,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 90,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 88,370 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 88,358 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 86,864 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 86,122 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 86,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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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D847 VFE is a 1986 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 D847 VFE, 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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D847 VFE is a 1986 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 11 November 1986.

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