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J385 CET

1991 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,910 mi
Last recorded191,910 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Mercedes Motor Home96,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ385 CET
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 191,910 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 187,668 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 187,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 182,241 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 182,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 177,372 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 177,317 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 173,095 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 168,961 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 164,219 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 160,186 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 159,043 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 159,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 155,247 miles

Advise exhaust tail pipe corroded and nearside rear brake low in effort and slight bind

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 151,258 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 151,258 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 144,183 miles

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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J385 CET is a 1991 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 96,608 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 J385 CET, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J385 CET registered?

J385 CET is a 1991 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J385 CET safe to buy?

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