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P 5973

2001 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,314 mi
Last recorded90,314 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Motorhome62,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP 5973
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 90,314 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 88,900 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,910 miles

Nearside Front Dip beam lens damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2022 87,472 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 85,497 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 83,253 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 81,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 81,500 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2017 81,306 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,652 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,859 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 75,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 71,996 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 70,105 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,105 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,402 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 61,988 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,389 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,540 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 55,540 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 50,447 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,759 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,022 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 38,020 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 31,035 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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P 5973 is a 2001 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 62,252 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 P 5973, 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 25 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 P 5973 registered?

P 5973 is a 2001 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is P 5973 safe to buy?

The MOT history for P 5973 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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