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L83 RKW

1994 Mercedes Motorhome

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

250,429 mi
Last recorded250,429 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes Motorhome164,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL83 RKW
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 250,429 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 250,392 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 244,441 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 244,385 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 231,618 miles

Front steering arm dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 231,563 miles

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

Front steering arm dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 215,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 205,621 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 200,102 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 200,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 198,874 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 198,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 188,257 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 178,157 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 169,067 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

exhaust tail pipe missing

headlight converters fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 157,577 miles

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

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

headlamp converters fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 145,642 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 135,973 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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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L83 RKW is a 1994 Mercedes Motorhome in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 164,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L83 RKW, 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 32 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 L83 RKW registered?

L83 RKW is a 1994 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L83 RKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L83 RKW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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