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TAD 131W

1993 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,980 mi
Last recorded86,980 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes Motorhome138,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAD 131W
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 86,980 miles

nearside front tyre perish

Fail 6 Jun 2014 86,980 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front tyre perish

Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,898 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front steering suspension & braking components have slight corrosion

nearside & offside rear brake back plated damp

nearside front tyre deteriorating on sidewalls

offside front tyre deteriorating on sidewalls

rear suspension & braking components have slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2011 85,310 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front steering suspension & braking components have slight corrosion

nearside & offside rear brake back plated damp

nearside front tyre deteriorating on sidewalls

offside front tyre deteriorating on sidewalls

rear suspension & braking components have slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear half shaft oil seals leaking

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2009 83,467 miles

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

Oil leak

oil leak around o/s/r and n/s/r brake back plate

rear suspension components corroded

under body surface corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2009 83,359 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

oil leak around o/s/r and n/s/r brake back plate

rear suspension components corroded

under body surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2008 222,957 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2008 222,957 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2008 222,928 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 222,981 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 221,554 miles

n/s & o/s front brake flexys deterioated

n/s & o/s front brake pipes corroded

rear axle brake pipe greased

rear brake flexy deterioated

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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TAD 131W is a 1993 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 138,976 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 TAD 131W, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TAD 131W registered?

TAD 131W is a 1993 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 15 February 1993.

Is TAD 131W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAD 131W shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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