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F514 SCW

1988 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

291,238 mi
Last recorded291,238 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Motorhome188,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF514 SCW
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2014 291,238 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 288,471 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

centre exhaust silencer support strap broken but system secure

Fail 23 Aug 2013 288,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

centre exhaust silencer support strap broken but system secure

Pass 24 Aug 2012 281,324 miles

nearside step starting to break away

Fail 7 Jul 2012 218,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 278,670 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 276,214 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 275,898 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 274,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside lower inner door step frame corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 270,139 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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F514 SCW is a 1988 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F514 SCW, 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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What year was F514 SCW registered?

F514 SCW is a 1988 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 24 August 1988.

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