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FP51 DXL

2001 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,564 mi
Last recorded46,564 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Motor Home48,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 DXL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 46,564 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 45,125 miles

all brake pipe covered in wax oil

Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s front suspension is rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,422 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,511 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 40,869 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear marker light inop

Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,881 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 36,817 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,296 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 35,049 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 35,049 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,995 miles

N/S Front tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 34,004 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre worn inside edge

Fail 7 Jun 2011 33,995 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre worn inside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,879 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,450 miles

n/s/r leaking oil from axle area

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,629 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2008 24,629 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,889 miles

near side hub oil seal leaking

Fail 26 Oct 2007 20,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear leaking oil

Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,328 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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FP51 DXL is a 2001 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 48,691 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP51 DXL, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FP51 DXL registered?

FP51 DXL is a 2001 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is FP51 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 DXL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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