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P920 JJU

1997 Mercedes Motorhome

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,229 mi
Last recorded141,229 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Motorhome133,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 JJU
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 141,229 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 141,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 136,880 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

headlight masks fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 133,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

beam benders fitted at time of test

slight perishing to n/s/f tyre tread and starting to wear low

slight perishing to o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 20 Jul 2015 129,944 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight perishing too front tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2014

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 121,964 miles

offside front tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall (not showing any canvas)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 121,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

offside front tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall (not showing any canvas)

offside rear marker lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Apr 2012 116,172 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 116,172 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 108,016 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 100,914 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 93,563 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

N/S/R light lens full of water

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

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

Underside covered in oil

Fail 18 Aug 2008 93,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

N/S/R light lens full of water

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

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

Underside covered in oil

Pass 12 Mar 2007 83,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 76,648 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 76,648 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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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P920 JJU is a 1997 Mercedes Motorhome in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P920 JJU, 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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What year was P920 JJU registered?

P920 JJU is a 1997 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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