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E974 RFD

1988 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,663 mi
Last recorded93,663 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Motorhome188,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE974 RFD
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 93,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 93,663 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 91,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 91,638 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 89,743 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 89,743 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 84,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose above wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 84,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head by servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened front hanger by front x member (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bulkhead below servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose above wheel (1.1.11 (c))

bulkhead heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2021 79,547 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 78,036 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,532 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 77,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,597 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 76,597 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,421 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 76,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 76,268 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,598 miles

Battery insecure

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Corrosion noted above pedal box

Passengers seat missing

Fail 3 Aug 2010 73,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Battery insecure

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Passengers seat missing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 68,553 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 68,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 66,913 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 66,909 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 65,592 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 65,592 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 65,576 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sterring ball joint rubbers split

Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,085 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 62,070 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

light on rear suspenison

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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E974 RFD is a 1988 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E974 RFD, 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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E974 RFD is a 1988 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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