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V421 ECW

1999 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,038 mi
Last recorded118,038 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Motorhome77,932 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV421 ECW
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 118,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 116,735 miles

Head Lamp Beam Benders Fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 116,663 miles

Nearside Front tyre more ten years old

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,220 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 111,907 miles

front bumper adrift

Pass 31 Mar 2021 111,099 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 111,076 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 111,060 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 108,803 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 108,803 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 98,892 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 98,892 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 92,649 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 89,662 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 89,646 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 86,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 74,984 miles

fuel line slight corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,981 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 70,971 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 65,841 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,995 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,262 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 57,262 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,541 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 46,138 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 37,755 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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V421 ECW is a 1999 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 77,932 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 V421 ECW, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V421 ECW registered?

V421 ECW is a 1999 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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