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G258 TSL

1990 Mercedes Motorhome

Multi-colour Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

639,258 mi
Last recorded639,258 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes Motorhome111,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG258 TSL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 639,258 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber lower mou nt slight play

Offside Front Brake hose ferule corroded but not to excess

Pass 21 Apr 2015 638,586 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 638,586 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

corrosion in body & bonnett

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Mar 2014 630,110 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 630,110 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 16 Apr 2013

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2012
Fail 13 Apr 2012

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2011
Fail 1 Apr 2011

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2010 611,118 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 611,011 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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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G258 TSL is a 1990 Mercedes Motorhome in Multi-colour with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 111,456 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 249 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G258 TSL, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G258 TSL is a 1990 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 10 January 1990.

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