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G183 PAO

1990 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 3974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

270,645 mi
Last recorded270,645 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes Motor Home154,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG183 PAO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,974cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 270,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

water leak radiator area

Fail 25 Jun 2012 270,615 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

water leak radiator area

Pass 6 Jan 2011 258,248 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 258,242 miles

Offside Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dash insercure

mirror positions, only part of mirrors visable

n/s/r outer air pressure low

wiper fast speed n/w

Fail 13 Dec 2010 258,157 miles

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front king pins have play that is becoming excessive

drivers door handle hard to reach on inside

nearside rear tyre low on air but not flat

Pass 9 Dec 2009 255,770 miles

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

free play in steering box

Fail 26 Nov 2009 255,667 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

free play in steering box

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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G183 PAO is a 1990 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 3,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 154,688 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 G183 PAO, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G183 PAO registered?

G183 PAO is a 1990 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is G183 PAO safe to buy?

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