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M589 MVV

1994 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

493,053 mi
Last recorded493,053 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes Motorhome164,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM589 MVV
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2019 493,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears on compensater (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both head lamps deteriated

both rear flasher lamp lenses damaged

corrosion round rear body mounts

exhaust system corroded slight blow

offside front body mounting corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in steering box

slight wear in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Oct 2018 484,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

all brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust blowing

steering pipes corroded ( from steering box)

underside of body corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 484,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes corroded

steering pipes corroded ( from steering box)

underside of body corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 472,942 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underside of bonnet corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2017 472,913 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps inoperative n/s/f and o/s/r inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underside of bonnet corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 472,384 miles

corrosion around drivers seat base

slight smoke from engine

underside of body corroded

underside of bonnet corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 472,355 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour lense broken showing white light to rear (1.4.A.2f)

slight smoke from engine

underside of body corroded

underside of bonnet corroded

corrosion around drivers seat base

drivers door handle insecure but still operates

Pass 16 May 2015 469,591 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet holed and corroded

front brakes binding on slightly

nearside and offside front body mountings corroded

oil leak from engine area

rear brake shoes worn low 2mm

side windows heavily tinted

smoke emmisions emmitting light dense blue smoke underload

vehicle slightly corroded chassis/body areas

Fail 11 May 2015 469,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet holed and corroded

front brakes binding on slightly

nearside and offside front body mountings corroded

oil leak from engine area

rear brake shoes worn low 2mm

side windows heavily tinted

smoke emmisions emmitting light dense blue smoke underload

vehicle slightly corroded chassis/body areas

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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M589 MVV is a 1994 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 M589 MVV, 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.

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What year was M589 MVV registered?

M589 MVV is a 1994 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 7 December 1994.

Is M589 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M589 MVV shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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