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R704 AHL

1998 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

152,241 mi
Last recorded152,241 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Motor Home131,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 AHL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 152,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 152,240 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear tyre damage (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 150,222 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 150,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 147,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 147,640 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 144,266 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 144,257 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 141,480 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 141,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 137,675 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 133,736 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 133,660 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working marker lamps (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 129,566 miles

o/s/outer rear tyre split but not met fail criterior

Fail 15 Apr 2015 129,554 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/outer rear tyre split but not met fail criterior

Pass 17 Apr 2014 125,146 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 125,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Home?

Based on 6,590 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
1,983
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
fog lamp not working 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
position lamp(s) not working 89
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R704 AHL is a 1998 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 131,696 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R704 AHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R704 AHL is a 1998 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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