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P186 SWR

1996 Mercedes Motorhome

Blue Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,824 mi
Last recorded91,824 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Motorhome129,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 SWR
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,824 miles

exhaust deteriated

signs of corrosion on chassis

Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,848 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint by reservoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,086 miles

wiper blades starting to deteriate

Pass 12 Feb 2016 83,489 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2014 8,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside rear inner tyre getting low on tread

Pass 23 Dec 2014 8,299 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside rear inner tyre getting low on tread

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,679 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 82,679 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

lift in nearside kingpin.

power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 80,425 miles

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

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

advise centre propshaft bearing worn.

advise oil leak on engine.

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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P186 SWR is a 1996 Mercedes Motorhome in Blue with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P186 SWR, 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 P186 SWR registered?

P186 SWR is a 1996 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P186 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 SWR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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