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N227 ARR

1996 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,105 mi
Last recorded85,105 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Motorhome129,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 ARR
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 85,105 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear hub seal leaking

under side corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 85,096 miles

Front brake hoses perished

Rear rear hub seals leaking

under side corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 82,022 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 80,364 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 79,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 78,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 77,653 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 76,484 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 73,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,799 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,940 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 65,270 miles

N/S/R hub slight oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,270 miles

N/S/R hub slight oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 62,260 miles

N/s outer sill slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 62,230 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

N/s outer sill slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 61,774 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

small cut offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,774 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

small cut offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,663 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 59,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,068 miles

Front antiroll bar bushes worn

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,061 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 51,391 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 48,718 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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N227 ARR is a 1996 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N227 ARR, 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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What year was N227 ARR registered?

N227 ARR is a 1996 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N227 ARR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N227 ARR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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