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G864 BTW

1990 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

259,948 mi
Last recorded259,948 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes Motorhome111,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG864 BTW
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 259,948 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated 50% illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 259,948 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated 50% illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 253,076 miles

Coolant leak Top radiator hose ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav removed from screen ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged main section of mirror, glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bush split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outline body marker lamps on side of vehicle not all functioning

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired pivot for linkage worn (1.1.17 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 252,978 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Primary catch faulty (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible lamination discoloured (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush at axle badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush at axle badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position side locker door insecure (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible lamination discoloured (0.1 (b))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring near front exhaust pipe & at rear near generator exhaust dangling and generally insecure. Also wiring dangling near propshaft. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Top radiator hose ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav removed from screen ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bush split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outline body marker lamps on side of vehicle not all functioning

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired pivot for linkage worn (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 250,708 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s cotton rill bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 243,748 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 243,748 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 238,427 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 238,427 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 233,200 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 233,104 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 229,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab steps ring insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab steps ring insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 226,334 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 223,716 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 223,716 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 222,864 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 217,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 214,931 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 212,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 210,258 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 1 Apr 2011 210,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

N/S AND O/S KING PINS SLIGHT LIFT GREASE UP TO SORT

Pass 31 Mar 2010 206,637 miles

slight blow on exhaust box

various tyre walls showing signs of perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 201,803 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 194,500 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 188,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s/r spring assister bracket broken

Fail 15 Sep 2006 188,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/r spring assister bracket broken

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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G864 BTW is a 1990 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 G864 BTW, 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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G864 BTW is a 1990 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 27 June 1990.

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