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SLZ 3701

1987 Mercedes Motorhome

Cream Diesel 2938cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,663 mi
Last recorded231,663 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Motorhome206,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 3701
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,938cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 231,663 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm link arm ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2025 231,661 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm link arm ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 228,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 228,377 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 228,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak water pump ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 227,818 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 226,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 221,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 221,190 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 206,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 195,132 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 May 2017 183,655 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 175,292 miles

h/lamp masks fitted

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2015 166,292 miles

h/lamp masks fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 166,223 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2014 158,156 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 May 2013 148,685 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 137,321 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 127,372 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 119,316 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 110,771 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 100,846 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 100,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2007 92,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2006 77,395 miles

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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SLZ 3701 is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome in Cream with a 2,938cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 206,239 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 SLZ 3701, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SLZ 3701 registered?

SLZ 3701 is a 1987 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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