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K391 RBK

1997 Mercedes Motorhome

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,260 mi
Last recorded116,260 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Motorhome133,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK391 RBK
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 116,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,829 miles

Nearside Rear upper marker lamp not working

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 115,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear upper marker lamp not working

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 111,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 111,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 107,141 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 103,488 miles

Front anti roll bar clamps to axle not fully tight

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 103,488 miles

Front anti roll bar clamps to axle not fully tight

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 99,504 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 93,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 93,556 miles

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 87,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering drag link front ball joint dust cover missing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 80,251 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 72,189 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 72,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 65,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 65,465 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 56,419 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 56,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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K391 RBK is a 1997 Mercedes Motorhome in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 133,133 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 K391 RBK, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K391 RBK is a 1997 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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