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RIL 5637

1983 Mercedes Motor Home

Cream Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,244 mi
Last recorded162,244 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1983 Mercedes Motor Home133,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 5637
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 162,244 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 162,192 miles

All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 158,278 miles

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 158,110 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 157,988 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 157,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 154,772 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 154,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 152,020 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 152,020 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Feb 2014 149,713 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2014 149,713 miles

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

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2013 149,281 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

front bumper deformed / bent

front spot lights insecure

outer body frame rusty / part missing / floor damage

washers weak / wipers worn

o/s and n/s front steps rusty / holed

Fail 4 Feb 2013 149,280 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

front bumper deformed / bent

front spot lights insecure

outer body frame rusty / part missing / floor damage

washers weak / wipers worn

o/s and n/s front steps rusty / holed

Pass 9 Dec 2011 148,808 miles

n/s/r + o/s/r boady mountings corroded

n/s/front step well holled + corroded badly

Fail 6 Dec 2011 148,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r + o/s/r boady mountings corroded

n/s/front step well holled + corroded badly

Pass 8 Dec 2010 146,145 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 146,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front brake back plate excessively corroded

rear parking brakes imbalanced

rear service brakes imbalanced

Pass 21 Aug 2009 141,234 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front & rear priscribed suspension areas corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2009 141,226 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front & rear priscribed suspension areas corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 140,001 miles

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

nearside rear hub area damp/oily

Fail 8 Aug 2008 139,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

nearside rear hub area damp/oily

Pass 16 Jul 2007 139,114 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 137,319 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 178,221 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 178,221 miles

Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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RIL 5637 is a 1983 Mercedes Motor Home in Cream with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 133,370 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 RIL 5637, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RIL 5637 is a 1983 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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