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F49 YOC

1988 Mercedes Motor Home

Grey Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

601,230 mi
Last recorded601,230 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Motor Home130,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 YOC
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 601,230 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

bonnet corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 601,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside front of cab corroded, below windscreen. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 604,423 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 601,232 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 601,230 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems gas bottles insecure (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured under step (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 600,511 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 600,485 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported in engine compartment (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated wheel arch area and battery box (4.11 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 598,518 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 594,595 miles

auxillary heater exhaust pipe attached by cable ties

slight lift in front axle stubbs

Fail 3 Jul 2015 594,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

auxillary heater exhaust pipe attached by cable ties

slight lift in front axle stubbs

Pass 4 Jul 2014 592,365 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 587,287 miles

SLIGHT LIFT @ NEARSIDE FRONT STUB AXLE.

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

Pass 5 May 2012 580,462 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 580,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 577,274 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advise floor holed at o/s side front cab

advise no seat belts fittede in this type of vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2011 577,269 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advise floor holed at o/s side front cab

advise no seat belts fittede in this type of vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2007 570,626 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 570,400 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 570,400 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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F49 YOC is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Home in Grey with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 130,527 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F49 YOC, 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 F49 YOC registered?

F49 YOC is a 1988 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 28 November 1988.

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