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E778 TVR

1987 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

475,925 mi
Last recorded475,925 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Motorhome206,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE778 TVR
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 475,925 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel bind

handbrake low effort

kingpins slight lift

Fail 1 Aug 2025 475,907 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking cap on bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible 3 bolts missing 1 left !!!! (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel bind

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 47,301 miles

Front brakes slight bind Power steering noisy Drivers sort and sill corroded Discs pitted due to standing

Fail 16 Nov 2023 47,301 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brakes slight bind Power steering noisy Drivers sort and sill corroded Discs pitted due to standing

Pass 5 Jun 2021 47,294 miles

Nearside front tyre perished Drivers door corroded at bottom

Fail 23 Apr 2021 472,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2016 47,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,276 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 47,276 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 472,417 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 47,180 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 47,177 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 471,742 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s seat loose

Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,568 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 461,701 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,933 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 45,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 May 2006 45,102 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 45,102 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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E778 TVR is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E778 TVR, 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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E778 TVR is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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