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J996 XWC

1992 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,025 mi
Last recorded109,025 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes Motorhome153,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ996 XWC
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 109,025 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 2 Jul 2024 109,023 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 3 May 2023 106,108 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 103,833 miles

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

Nearside Sills and door step areas corroding

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 100,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 99,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,146 miles

Horn not working properly two types connected (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing area corroded not within testable itams

Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,961 miles

Nearside Front Arch showing signs of corrosion, not excessive

Nearside Front Corrosion to inner sill. Not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,701 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 85,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,054 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various joint dust covers worn

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,779 miles

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,832 miles

corrosion under vehicle

knocking noise from steering box area

Fail 14 Sep 2012 79,831 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

corrosion under vehicle

knocking noise from steering box area

Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,610 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle corroded under rear of vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2011 78,610 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle corroded under rear of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,570 miles

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

slight corrosion around rear wheel arches

slight corrosion to body

Fail 16 Apr 2010 78,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight corrosion around rear wheel arches

slight corrosion to body

Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,199 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 77,165 miles

slight corrosion to front brake pipes

Fail 8 Mar 2007 77,158 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

slight corossion o/s/f brake pipe

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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J996 XWC is a 1992 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 153,284 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 J996 XWC, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J996 XWC registered?

J996 XWC is a 1992 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 13 January 1992.

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