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N118 NYS

1996 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

289,851 mi
Last recorded289,851 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Motorhome129,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 NYS
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 289,851 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 289,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear park brake low

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

Pass 16 May 2025 288,377 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 288,328 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 285,129 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 285,085 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 285,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Window in an unacceptable condition door glass damaged (dangerous) (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake operation slight discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 284,991 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe behind air reciever (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre close to ten years old all tyres (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 28,499 miles

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))

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

Power steering malfunctioning fan belts loose (2.1.5 (a))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective low air pressure light staying on gauge working fine (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre close to ten years old all tyres (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 284,789 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 284,777 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 284,313 miles

Offside rear lamp lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 284,311 miles

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

Offside rear lamp lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 284,150 miles

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

Offside Front divers seat slightly loose

Fail 22 Jun 2016 284,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers seat slightly loose

Pass 9 Jun 2015 280,502 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2015 280,486 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2013 270,583 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 268,446 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 266,731 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 264,846 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 264,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2008 264,538 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 263,788 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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N118 NYS is a 1996 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 3,947cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 129,910 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 N118 NYS, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N118 NYS is a 1996 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 24 March 1996.

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