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M498 LHO

1995 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

346,145 mi
Last recorded346,145 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes Motor Home223,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 LHO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 346,145 miles

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))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 334,233 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 338,396 miles

front inner arch's corroded

door hard top open

Fail 10 Jul 2024 338,354 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 330,723 miles

Front kingpin movement n/s and o/s

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 330,689 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2022

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))

Fail 4 Jul 2022

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2022

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 226,646 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 226,381 miles

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))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 226,381 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 335,100 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 335,100 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 334,783 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 334,783 miles

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 ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 332,354 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 230,929 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 229,434 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 227,695 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 227,695 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 225,518 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 225,459 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 222,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 331,383 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 331,383 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 331,383 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 331,383 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 226,215 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2008 226,215 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 230,805 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 226,569 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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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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