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N649 DRH

1996 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

204,370 mi
Last recorded204,370 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Motorhome129,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN649 DRH
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 204,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the other brake pipes are covered in grease can not be insected properly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2024 204,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear onthe top of the chassis rail both pipes marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the other brake pipes are covered in grease can not be insected properly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 204,239 miles

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

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

under body light corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2022 203,962 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 203,872 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 203,835 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier wires near battery insecure as well (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken (1.1.17 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 203,700 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 203,688 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 203,586 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 203,206 miles

all brakepipes covered in grease

Pass 19 Jan 2017 202,489 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 202,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 197,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 197,921 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

lift in both lower ball joints

Pass 20 Jun 2014 193,343 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 190,692 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012
Pass 19 Jul 2011 189,679 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 188,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 187,137 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 185,851 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f addition marker lamp inop

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Jul 2007 184,751 miles

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

engine oil leak

lift in n/s and o/s/f bottom ball joints

rear discs pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2006 183,294 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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N649 DRH is a 1996 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N649 DRH, 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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N649 DRH is a 1996 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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