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K637 SGV

1993 Mercedes Motor Home

Cream Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

280,979 mi
Last recorded280,979 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Mercedes Motor Home147,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK637 SGV
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 280,979 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 280,979 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 280,979 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 280,979 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported INSECURE AT DOWNPIPE / TAILPIPE MISSING (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking FLUID RESOVIOR (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal AT STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)

Offside Front TOP MARKER INOP

Offside Rear TOP MARKER MISSING

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 280,979 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 280,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 280,400 miles

o/s n/s slite rust to door steps

Pass 11 Apr 2014 280,367 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 280,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 279,919 miles

corrosion to rear body panels

drivers step heavily corroded

o/s handbrake effort low

Fail 14 Jan 2013 279,918 miles

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

corrosion to rear body panels

drivers step heavily corroded

o/s handbrake effort low

Fail 21 Dec 2012 279,909 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear body panels

drivers step heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre worn uneven

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Home?

Based on 6,590 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
1,983
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
fog lamp not working 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
position lamp(s) not working 89
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K637 SGV is a 1993 Mercedes Motor Home in Cream with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 147,004 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K637 SGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K637 SGV registered?

K637 SGV is a 1993 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is K637 SGV safe to buy?

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