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GSM 144Y

1985 Mercedes Motorhome

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,033 mi
Last recorded188,033 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes Motorhome93,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSM 144Y
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 188,033 miles

damage to osr light lense

font headlights in poor condition

front brake discs pitted

front chassis corroded

front chassis covered in underseal

fuel system in poor condition

nsr upper indicator on with sidelights

rear chassis covered in underseal

rear chassis heavliy corroded

slight play in knigpins

steering box damp

suspension components corroded

suspension mounts covered in underseal

temp fuel cap fitted

wireloom fouling osf suspension

Fail 3 Aug 2010 187,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in knigpins

steering box damp

suspension components corroded

damage to osr light lense

front brake discs pitted

front chassis corroded

front chassis covered in underseal

nsr upper indicator on with sidelights

rear chassis covered in underseal

rear chassis covered in underseal

rear chassis heavliy corroded

suspension mounts covered in underseal

temp fuel cap fitted

wireloom fouling osf suspension

Pass 25 Jun 2008 187,849 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack on nearside screen outside swept area

Fail 18 Jun 2008 187,787 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack on nearside screen outside swept area

Pass 24 Feb 2007 185,373 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 185,373 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 184,501 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 184,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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GSM 144Y is a 1985 Mercedes Motorhome in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 93,661 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 GSM 144Y, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GSM 144Y registered?

GSM 144Y is a 1985 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 29 July 1985.

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