MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Doors hard to open
Front Slight corrosion to both inner wheel arches
Front Slight play in king pins on both sides
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Slight corrosion to both inner wheel arches
Front Doors hard to open
Front Slight play in king pins on both sides
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front inner arch's corroded
door hard top open
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
door hard top open
front inner arch's corroded
Front kingpin movement n/s and o/s
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front kingpin movement n/s and o/s
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front slight lift in kingpins
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pressure storage reservoir has minor corrosion (1.1.9 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Slight lift in King Pin
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pressure storage reservoir has minor corrosion (1.1.9 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Slight lift in King Pin
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Slight lift in O/S kingpin
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear side marker light not working
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear side marker light not working
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
slight bind n/s/f
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
slight bind n/s/f
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Home?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M498 LHO is a 1995 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 223,586 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 M498 LHO, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M498 LHO is a 1995 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 13 February 1995.
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