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K597 GSO

1993 Mercedes Motorhome

Yellow Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

323,477 mi
Last recorded323,477 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1993 Mercedes Motorhome138,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK597 GSO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 323,477 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 317,434 miles

Front both stub pins have slight play

Nearside Front brake sticky

Fail 7 Sep 2016 317,429 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front both stub pins have slight play

Nearside Front brake sticky

Pass 11 Jun 2015 314,350 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 312,451 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side front step exessively corroded

off side rear outter tyre cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2012 312,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side front step exessively corroded

off side rear outter tyre cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2010 304,402 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 304,328 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Glazing/screen/partition cracked or damaged which presents a danger to any person on the vehicle. (6.9.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 296,543 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 296,496 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1f)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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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K597 GSO is a 1993 Mercedes Motorhome in Yellow with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 138,976 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 K597 GSO, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K597 GSO is a 1993 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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