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M63 VKW

1995 Mercedes Motorhome

Brown Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,722 mi
Last recorded87,722 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes Motorhome142,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM63 VKW
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 87,722 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the full exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Floor not fully secure FRONT AND BACK BOTH-SIDES (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and back both sides under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE

Pass 26 Feb 2025 85,759 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDER SEALED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 85,757 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDER SEALED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 84,853 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES HOLED AND BOTH DOOR STEPS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 84,853 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES HOLED AND BOTH DOOR STEPS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 82,710 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear floor insecure and corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 82,710 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 81,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear floor holed and corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2021 78,490 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 78,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmembers and side panels floor round hand brake (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,342 miles

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 72,342 miles

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))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside door step holed and corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 72,234 miles

Body insecure The body mounts have corroded significantly, 8 places have been identified underneath however once the aluminium outer panels are removed this number may increase. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section around and below seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use extensive corrosion reaching to some extent (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use Extensive corrosion reaching to some extent (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired The body mounts have corroded significantly, 8 places have been identified underneath however once the aluminium outer panels are removed this number may increase (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body panel slightly loose outer aluminium panels metal box structure corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both upper no obligatory light clusters are not operating

Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

body lots of surface rust

nearside and offside body corroded not in prescribed areas

nearside and offside door steps corroded not in prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,012 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion n\s front step corroded but not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 70,012 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion n\s front step corroded but not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside door step holed

Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,651 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 67,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,873 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 66,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 65,198 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 29 May 2013 65,198 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 May 2012 64,111 miles

both rear outriggers corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 64,111 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear outriggers corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 63,050 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 60,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear crossmembers very corroded

top marker light not working nearside

Pass 18 May 2009 58,222 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 58,222 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2008 56,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2007 52,851 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 52,787 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 49,358 miles

Body frame corrosion.

Condition of front brale discs. (wearing thin)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wear in spring eye rubber bush at offside front.

Fail 24 Apr 2006 49,263 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Corrosion at outermost body frame nearside and offside

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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M63 VKW is a 1995 Mercedes Motorhome in Brown with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 142,054 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 M63 VKW, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M63 VKW is a 1995 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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