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R113 PRA

1997 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

317,267 mi
Last recorded317,267 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Motorhome133,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 PRA
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 317,267 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 317,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 307,629 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 294,408 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 282,966 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 282,966 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 273,728 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 262,676 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 248,242 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 248,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 237,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 236,955 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 224,640 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 224,622 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 209,210 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

storage area to rear of vehicle empty at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2010 209,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

storage area to rear of vehicle empty at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2009 195,629 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2008 184,546 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 173,555 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 162,240 miles

both front flexi brake pipes starting to crack

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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R113 PRA is a 1997 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R113 PRA, 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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R113 PRA is a 1997 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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