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P42 XGG

1997 Mercedes Motorhome

Grey Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

133,818 mi
Last recorded133,818 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Motorhome133,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 XGG
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 133,818 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 133,818 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 133,818 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking TOP OF ENGINE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 133,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive AXLE HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 133,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive AXLE HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 133,818 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 133,818 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 133,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear oil leak on hub seal

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 133,818 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear oil leak on hub seal

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 133,818 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 133,306 miles

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

Nearside Temporary repair made to headlamp unit

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged plastic clip cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pinion seal weeping

Radiator leaking

Temporary repair to drivers seat base

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 133,305 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary fuel cap in place (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Radiator leaking

Fail 30 Jun 2017 129,804 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 121,944 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 119,095 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 115,600 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 115,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 108,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 108,613 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 106,181 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 106,181 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 105,683 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 105,675 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside rear brake disk heavily scored on inside and heavily corroded on outside

Fail 21 Jan 2010 100,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet cable stiff

slight scuffing on tyres

some smearing on wipers

Pass 21 Jan 2010 100,592 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet cable stiff

slight scuffing on tyres

some smearing on wipers

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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P42 XGG is a 1997 Mercedes Motorhome in Grey with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 133,133 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 P42 XGG, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P42 XGG is a 1997 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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