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J444 JDL

1998 Mercedes Motorhome

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,839 mi
Last recorded142,839 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Motorhome129,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 JDL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 142,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 142,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 138,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 138,460 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 137,487 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 136,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 136,595 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 131,844 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 128,364 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 127,375 miles

Service brake has long travel.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 127,375 miles

Service brake has long travel.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Dream catcher and flowers. (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 124,762 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,769 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 122,832 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 118,625 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 111,238 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 101,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 96,774 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 91,819 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 86,752 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,644 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 74,388 miles

o/s & n/s drop links have small play - n/s wiper has a small split in it

Fail 8 Aug 2006 73,614 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 73,614 miles

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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J444 JDL is a 1998 Mercedes Motorhome in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 129,562 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 J444 JDL, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J444 JDL registered?

J444 JDL is a 1998 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is J444 JDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 JDL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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