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F231 UHD

1988 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

381,858 mi
Last recorded381,858 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Motor Home130,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF231 UHD
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 381,858 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front main seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear of the spring. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 380,588 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened worn on front on main leaf. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front passenger step corroded underneath.

Nearside Front slight lift in king pin.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front an rear of the spring. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front an rear of the spring. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight lift in king pin.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front an rear of the spring. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 380,558 miles

Central Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened worn on front on main leaf. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front passenger step corroded underneath.

Nearside Front slight lift in king pin.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front an rear of the spring. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front an rear of the spring. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight lift in king pin.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front an rear of the spring. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 378,632 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 372,865 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

chassis corroded

inner sills coroded

king pin slight play

Pass 30 May 2018 369,525 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

slight playin king pins

Pass 6 Jun 2017 366,939 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front king pins have slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2016 361,952 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 May 2015 358,064 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 358,050 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 353,568 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 346,880 miles

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

slight lift in offside front kingpin

Pass 13 Jun 2012 341,301 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 341,301 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 335,558 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 335,558 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 332,331 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 332,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s/f mud flap loose

n/s/r mud flap missing

wire off air tank warnning switch on tank

prop shaft center bearing ecessivly warn

Pass 26 Mar 2009 328,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 327,367 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 327,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 322,699 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Home?

Based on 6,590 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
1,983
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
fog lamp not working 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
position lamp(s) not working 89
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F231 UHD is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 130,527 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F231 UHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F231 UHD registered?

F231 UHD is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 5 December 1988.

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