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PUI 5303

1987 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,883 mi
Last recorded160,883 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Motorhome206,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUI 5303
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2013 160,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

both front inner wheelarches corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 160,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 158,968 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 157,963 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Washers providing fluid but are blocked up slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2009 153,292 miles

ALL TYRE SIDEWALLS HEAVILY CRACKING-UP

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES

FRONT BRAKES SHOW SMALL INBALANCE AND DISCS PITTED

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED AND HOLED

SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY-IN O/S DRAG LINK END AND BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Pass 6 Jun 2008 150,935 miles

n/s exhaust protrudes beyond body line

slight lift to o/s & n/s king pins

Pass 8 Jan 2007 150,126 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 150,101 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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PUI 5303 is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 206,239 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 PUI 5303, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PUI 5303 registered?

PUI 5303 is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 19 August 1987.

Is PUI 5303 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUI 5303 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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