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S987 JJM

1998 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,491 mi
Last recorded77,491 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Motorhome129,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 JJM
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 77,491 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 76,470 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joints have up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2022 76,464 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joints have up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 71,928 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 64,864 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 62,279 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,427 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 59,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear side marker light not working

Offside wiper blade judders

Pass 30 Jul 2016 56,306 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 55,774 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,556 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,244 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 53,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,252 miles

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

front brake discs pitted/scored

nearside sidemarker not working

Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Oct 2010 44,819 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,441 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 41,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 39,420 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,420 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 36,641 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 33,795 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 33,795 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S987 JJM is a 1998 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 S987 JJM, 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 S987 JJM registered?

S987 JJM is a 1998 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S987 JJM safe to buy?

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