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P729 CFV

1996 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

134,500 mi
Last recorded134,500 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Motorhome129,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 CFV
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 134,500 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 134,467 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 129,913 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 129,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 126,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2022 126,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2021 122,170 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 15 Nov 2021 122,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 24 Nov 2020 118,625 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 113,417 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 113,417 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 109,411 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 107,421 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 103,847 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 101,167 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 101,167 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 98,604 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 98,604 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 90,497 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,549 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,787 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 79,787 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,821 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Mar 2010 76,813 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,169 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 71,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,466 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 64,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 56,770 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 56,625 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 56,604 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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P729 CFV is a 1996 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 P729 CFV, 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 P729 CFV registered?

P729 CFV is a 1996 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P729 CFV shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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