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E557 BRR

1988 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,796 mi
Last recorded126,796 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Motorhome188,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE557 BRR
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 126,796 miles

Engine idle speed too high

Exhaust system in general rusty condition

Fresh water storage tank retaining strap detached now only supported by 1 strap (advise secure ASAP)

Front Both front king pins would benefit some grease

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Short section into brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wire dangling N/S Rear

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Headlight reflector deteriorated resulting reduced light output (advise replace headlamp) (1.7.5a)

Red wire dangling by O/S/Rear wheel arch

Untidy wiring drivers footwell

Fail 26 Jun 2017 126,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in side wall cords showing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Engine idle speed too high

Exhaust system in general rusty condition

Fresh water storage tank retaining strap detached now only supported by 1 strap (advise secure ASAP)

Front Both front king pins would benefit some grease

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Short section into brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wire dangling N/S Rear

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Headlight reflector deteriorated resulting reduced light output (advise replace headlamp) (1.7.5a)

Red wire dangling by O/S/Rear wheel arch

Untidy wiring drivers footwell

Pass 5 Jul 2016 126,587 miles

complete exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2016 126,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

complete exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2015 125,979 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion in o/s and n/s inner arches but not within 30 cm of steering,suspension brakes or seatbelt

exhaust mount broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s headlight aim flat lined

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers smeary

Fail 8 Jun 2015 125,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion in o/s and n/s inner arches but not within 30 cm of steering,suspension brakes or seatbelt

exhaust mount broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers smeary

Pass 28 May 2014 124,185 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 123,342 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 120,566 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2011 120,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 120,436 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 9,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 9,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 112,395 miles

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

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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E557 BRR is a 1988 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 188,423 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 E557 BRR, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E557 BRR is a 1988 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 28 March 1988.

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