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K3 ASU

2001 Mercedes Motorhome

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

393,346 mi
Last recorded393,346 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Motorhome62,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 ASU
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 393,346 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 392,086 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 389,977 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024
Fail 27 Nov 2023 389,878 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 386,550 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 386,582 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 384,809 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 382,771 miles

all four tyre sidewalls cracking.

Fail 25 Jul 2019 382,747 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe, hose's bulge (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all four tyre sidewalls cracking.

Pass 27 Dec 2017 381,472 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 381,472 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 361,290 miles

2 X small chips in windscreen

small gearbox leak

Fail 5 May 2015 361,290 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

2 X small chips in windscreen

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

small gearbox leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 341,164 miles

Near side rear inner valance corrosion

Off side rear brake disk scored and corroded

Rear air tank corrosion

off side front under foot well surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2012 315,826 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 300,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 290,245 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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K3 ASU is a 2001 Mercedes Motorhome in Red with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 62,252 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 K3 ASU, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K3 ASU registered?

K3 ASU is a 2001 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is K3 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 ASU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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