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J285 ROF

1991 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,829 mi
Last recorded83,829 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes Motorhome145,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 ROF
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 83,829 miles

Offside Front floor holed outside prescribed areas

both sides front inner sills holed outside prescribed areas

patches of underside corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2022 83,809 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt missing all (7.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front floor holed

both sides inner sills holed

Pass 4 Oct 2019 83,424 miles

Body rotten in various places, some close to body mounts

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

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

Front brake pads breaking up

Lift in both king pins

Fail 26 Sep 2019 83,410 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Body rotten in various places, some close to body mounts

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

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

Front brake pads breaking up

Lift in both king pins

Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,375 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both ends have play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all body mounts corroded, underbody corroded

all rear brake pipes corroded

both front discs badly corroded

both king pins have slight lift

no seat belts fitted

steel wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2016 83,359 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped across bulkhead from master cylinder (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped from master cylinder into chassis o/s/f (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both ends have play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all body mounts corroded, underbody corroded

all rear brake pipes corroded

both front discs badly corroded

both king pins have slight lift

no seat belts fitted

steel wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 832,062 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,078 miles

Body corroded in several places

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

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

reverse lamp inop

Fail 16 Oct 2013 82,073 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

reverse lamp inop

Body corroded in several places

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 75,365 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2011 75,372 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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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J285 ROF is a 1991 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 145,615 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 J285 ROF, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J285 ROF is a 1991 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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