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N459 VOD

1996 Mercedes Motorhome

Silver Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

996,746 mi
Last recorded996,746 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Motorhome129,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN459 VOD
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 996,746 miles

corrosion @ both front inner arches

slight bind @ both front brakes

Fail 26 Mar 2019 996,746 miles

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

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

corrosion @ both front inner arches

slight bind @ both front brakes

Pass 18 Apr 2018 994,649 miles

water dripping on rear 240v plug sockets

Fail 17 Apr 2018 994,577 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

water dripping on rear 240v plug sockets

Pass 3 Apr 2017 993,499 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush shackle bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear upper marker lamp not working

both front inner arches rotted out

Fail 28 Mar 2017 993,416 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front joint (2.2.B.1f)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe insecure and leaking at silencer (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush shackle bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear upper marker lamp not working

both front inner arches rotted out

Pass 13 May 2016 990,823 miles

n/s/f body mount corroded not considered excessive at this point

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r inner tyre perishing with deep cuts

steering judder at idle

wiper poor at clearing screen

Fail 10 May 2016 990,754 miles

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

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

n/s/f body mount corroded not considered excessive at this point

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r inner tyre perishing with deep cuts

steering judder at idle

wiper poor at clearing screen

Pass 8 May 2015 987,177 miles

slight bind @ front brakes

Fail 5 May 2015 987,106 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

slight bind @ front brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2014 983,840 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 982,011 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 976,687 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 976,670 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle has 4 rear fog lamps at rear

Pass 12 May 2011 968,134 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power Steering Box Damp

Pass 28 Jul 2010 963,815 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 963,802 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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N459 VOD is a 1996 Mercedes Motorhome in Silver with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N459 VOD, 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 N459 VOD registered?

N459 VOD is a 1996 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N459 VOD shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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