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LIB 1260

1998 Mercedes Motorhome

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

288,333 mi
Last recorded288,333 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Motorhome129,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIB 1260
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 288,333 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 287,495 miles

Nearside Front sil corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 287,495 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sil corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 285,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 283,952 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 283,876 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 281,126 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 281,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 278,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 278,014 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 276,362 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion under step o/s

Fail 24 Jul 2017 276,362 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion under step o/s

Pass 18 Mar 2016 273,241 miles

Rear discs slightly pitted

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 266,536 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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LIB 1260 is a 1998 Mercedes Motorhome in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 129,562 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 LIB 1260, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LIB 1260 registered?

LIB 1260 is a 1998 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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