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R21 RAP

2008 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,469 mi
Last recorded93,469 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Motorhome35,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 RAP
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 93,469 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 93,465 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 92,330 miles

Offside Rear side marker inoperative and insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2024 92,326 miles

Emissions unable to be completed LARGE EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE DOWNPIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EMISSIONS NULL AND VOID

O/S/R SIDE MARKER INOPERATIVE AND INSECURE

Pass 17 Aug 2023 84,938 miles

EXHAUST TAILPIPE DAMAGED, ALIGNMENT NOW PUSHINF AGAINST LOCKER FLOOR, HEAT MELTING FLOOR

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Fail 9 Aug 2023 84,935 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST TAILPIPE DAMAGED, ALIGNMENT NOW PUSHINF AGAINST LOCKER FLOOR, HEAT MELTING FLOOR

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,306 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE

Fail 29 Jul 2022 84,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure DIPPED BEAM (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective MAIN BEAM (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective MAIN BEAM (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE

Pass 11 Aug 2021 78,245 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

O/S/R SIDE MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

UNABLE TO ACCESS N/S/F SEAT BELT TO CHECK OPERATION AND INSTALLATION

Fail 9 Aug 2021 78,245 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

O/S/R SIDE MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

UNABLE TO ACCESS N/S/F SEAT BELT TO CHECK OPERATION AND INSTALLATION

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,965 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

M I L engine management warning light is on

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 73,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (parking brake side) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

M I L engine management warning light is on

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,739 miles

Front headlamp makers fitted

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 67,739 miles

Front headlamp makers fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 62,850 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high lerval (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 62,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer All outline marker lamps not working tow bar (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high lerval (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,593 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 54,591 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,186 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,886 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,784 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,788 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT THEY ARE BOTH AT 2 MIL

Oil leak

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,693 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,246 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 29,246 miles

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

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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R21 RAP is a 2008 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 35,738 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 R21 RAP, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R21 RAP is a 2008 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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