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E435 YDM

1987 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

520,580 mi
Last recorded520,580 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Motorhome206,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE435 YDM
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 520,580 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 520,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 512,757 miles

brake servo pipe rubbing

coolant tank cracked

corrosion o/s inner wheel arch/floor pan

n/s an o/s sills and outriggers corroded

power steering furrules surface corrosion

slight lift in king pins

slight play in steering box

spare wheel carrier wire rope starting to corrode

Pass 18 May 2017 503,640 miles

surface corrosion rear brake hose furrules

Pass 28 Apr 2016 493,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight wear @ front anti roll bushes

surface corrosion throughout body

Pass 14 May 2015 482,404 miles

play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight lift in king pins

surface corrosion underside

Pass 15 May 2014 470,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

aux alternator belt loose

Fail 13 May 2014 470,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

aux alternator belt loose

drive belt deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2013 454,981 miles

minor leak @ exhaust

Fail 4 Apr 2013 454,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

minor leak @ exhaust

Pass 8 Mar 2012 441,708 miles

N/S/F & FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODID

N/S/F FLEXI HOSE UNION SLIGHT CPRROSION

O/S & N/S TRACK ROD END GAITERS PERISHED

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH WORN

REAR SPRING EYE BUSHES PERISHED

SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S KING PINS

Pass 4 Mar 2011 427,565 miles

n/s step holed

rear shock absorber cover corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 412,677 miles

CHASSIS TO BODY MOUNTING WASHER VERY RUSTY

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

FRONT SPRING EYE BUSHES PERISHED

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

REAR SHOCK COVERS RUSTY & HOLED

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS

SLIGHT SLACK IN STEERING BOX

Pass 25 Feb 2009 395,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 379,707 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 360,171 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 360,171 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 343,937 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 343,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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E435 YDM is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E435 YDM, 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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E435 YDM is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 16 November 1987.

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