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P275 HKU

1996 Mercedes Motorhome

Silver Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,233 mi
Last recorded111,233 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Motorhome129,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 HKU
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 111,233 miles

Front Coolant leak water pump braking up ()

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front play in king pin

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 107,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases wheel nut cover fitted unable to check wheel nuts (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

chassis heavily corroded

wheel nut cover fitted unable to check wheel nuts

Pass 4 Oct 2023 104,559 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe slightly loose

chassis heavily corroded

wheel nut cover fitted unable to check wheel nuts

Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,764 miles

All wheel nuts fitted with fixed covers enabled to check

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust tel pipe slithery loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,663 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre is close to ten years of age.

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 95,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

rear of cab corroded

wheel trims covering all wheel nuts

Pass 25 Jul 2019 94,563 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,235 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Aug 2018 88,204 miles

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))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear 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 Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,289 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 67,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,451 miles

exhaust tail pipe mountting worn

Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,301 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,617 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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P275 HKU is a 1996 Mercedes Motorhome in Silver with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P275 HKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P275 HKU registered?

P275 HKU is a 1996 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P275 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P275 HKU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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