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D991 SFC

1987 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

306,520 mi
Last recorded306,520 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Motorhome206,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD991 SFC
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 306,520 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

all of vehicle body and chassis corroded and in poor condition

nearside and offside front inner arch areas corroded but to within a prescribed area

nearside sand offside front to rear sill areas corroded but to within a prescribed area

rear cross member area corroded but to within a body mount prescribed area

Fail 8 Nov 2011 306,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

all of vehicle body and chassis corroded and in poor condition

nearside and offside front inner arch areas corroded but to within a prescribed area

nearside sand offside front to rear sill areas corroded but to within a prescribed area

rear cross member area corroded but to within a body mount prescribed area

Pass 12 Nov 2010 303,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

nearside & offside rear (front & rear) out riggers corroding

nearside front inner wheel arch areas corroded

nearside inner sill / sliding door area corroded

offside front step areas corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2010 303,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

nearside & offside rear (front & rear) out riggers corroding

nearside front inner wheel arch areas corroded

nearside inner sill / sliding door area corroded

offside front step areas corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 295,410 miles

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

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

corrosion both inner wings

corrosion both step areas

Fail 28 Oct 2009 295,332 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front door steps coroded (when seat belts fitted will be a failure)

both front inner wings coroded

both front wheel arches coroded

brake pipes greased

bulkhead coroding

nearside front brake disc scored

nearside rear inner tyre wearing uneven

offside front seatarea coroding

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear outer tyre nail in tread

previous repairs and underseal

propshaft bolts loose and some missing (dangerous)

rear panel coroded

suspension bushes perishing

underbody corosion

vehicle has been stood

Pass 28 Aug 2008 294,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion nearside cab step

corrosion offside front wheelarch

Fail 21 Aug 2008 294,439 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion nearside cab step

corrosion offside front wheelarch

nearside rear inner tyre flat

Pass 23 May 2007 288,117 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 280,503 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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D991 SFC is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D991 SFC, 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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D991 SFC is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 14 May 1987.

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