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KSV 113

1987 Mercedes Motor Home

Black Diesel 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

238,788 mi
Last recorded238,788 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Motor Home96,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSV 113
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 238,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 225,792 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

horn sound poor

Fail 9 Aug 2022 225,792 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

horn sound poor

Pass 22 May 2019 224,444 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front step corroded but not Likely to become detached

Fail 20 May 2019 224,442 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached at all fixing points and on tow bracket its self (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front in engine bay,body mount corroded but not Likely to become detached

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front in engine bay,body mount corroded but not Likely to become detached

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front step corroded but not Likely to become detached

Pass 20 Apr 2018 223,022 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed under lower hinge (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed under lower door hinge (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion near lower seat belt mounting drivers side (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded under bonnet (2.3.2)

heavy rush on fuel tank but not leaking at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2018 223,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed under lower hinge (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed under lower door hinge (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion near lower seat belt mounting drivers side (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded under bonnet (2.3.2)

heavy rush on fuel tank but not leaking at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2017 221,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2016 219,936 miles

Centre Rear fuel tank breather pipe spliting and perishing offside center

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 219,934 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Rear fuel tank breather pipe spliting and perishing offside center

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 218,180 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 218,180 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 216,130 miles

spare wheel carrier corroded but seccure

Fail 8 May 2014 216,130 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

spare wheel carrier corroded but seccure

Pass 23 Apr 2013 213,924 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 213,923 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 210,179 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 210,179 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 207,299 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 207,280 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 203,876 miles

Corrosion under windscreen

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 199,129 miles

Offside Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 192,472 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 188,080 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 183,924 miles

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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KSV 113 is a 1987 Mercedes Motor Home in Black with a 4,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 96,250 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 KSV 113, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KSV 113 registered?

KSV 113 is a 1987 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 14 March 1987.

Is KSV 113 safe to buy?

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