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RIG 6480

1999 Mercedes Motorhome

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,955 mi
Last recorded118,955 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Motorhome77,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 6480
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 118,955 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 117,196 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 115,946 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 115,945 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure Low pressure warning inop (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 114,630 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 113,339 miles

offside front brake chamber getting corroded

small hole offside track rod end rubber boot

small hole rear exhaust box

Pass 27 May 2021 111,882 miles

offside front air chamber getting corroded

small hole offside track rod end rubber boot

Pass 24 Oct 2019 110,209 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 103,274 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 103,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 97,931 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 97,931 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,583 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 91,853 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,550 miles

Oil leak

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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RIG 6480 is a 1999 Mercedes Motorhome in Red with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 77,932 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 RIG 6480, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RIG 6480 registered?

RIG 6480 is a 1999 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is RIG 6480 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 6480 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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