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S5 MMM

1998 Mercedes Motorhome

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,249 mi
Last recorded104,249 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Motorhome129,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 MMM
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,249 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 100,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 93,430 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 87,536 miles

advise offside rear 2 x rear marker lights inop

advise stone chip on centre of windscreen but not exceeding 40mm

advise wheeltrims fitted all around unable to check wheelnuts

Pass 25 May 2010 82,860 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 76,282 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 66,419 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 56,530 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,074 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 37,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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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S5 MMM is a 1998 Mercedes Motorhome in Red with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 129,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S5 MMM, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S5 MMM registered?

S5 MMM is a 1998 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S5 MMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 MMM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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