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J99 SEL

1991 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

148,793 mi
Last recorded148,793 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes Motorhome145,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 SEL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 148,793 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 147,074 miles

Emissions too Clean to Trigger Smoke Meter

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 147,074 miles

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

Emissions too Clean to Trigger Smoke Meter

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 145,615 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 145,615 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 142,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 142,178 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 140,237 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 139,017 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 139,001 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 135,905 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2018 131,897 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 129,888 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 129,888 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Multiple items removed from drivers view (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 127,100 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 127,100 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 123,043 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 123,043 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 119,058 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 113,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 110,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 110,440 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 104,487 miles

Both rear tyres split and prished

Fail 17 Jan 2011 104,487 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres split and prished

Pass 7 Sep 2009 100,122 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 97,489 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 94,358 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 89,937 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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J99 SEL is a 1991 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J99 SEL, 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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What year was J99 SEL registered?

J99 SEL is a 1991 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J99 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 SEL shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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