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V617 DBD

1999 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,493 mi
Last recorded141,493 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Motorhome77,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV617 DBD
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 141,493 miles

corrosion found on rear discs

exhaust blow from rear of system

foot brake pedal has some travel

Fail 26 Oct 2016 141,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

corrosion found on rear discs

exhaust blow from rear of system

foot brake pedal has some travel

Pass 17 Nov 2015 136,020 miles

All tyres close to tread limit

Pass 20 Nov 2014 131,490 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

surface corrosion rear chassis and crossmember

Pass 21 Nov 2013 129,715 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 129,713 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Slight injector blow

Fail 16 Oct 2013 129,695 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyers close to legal limit

Pass 18 Oct 2012 121,497 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 121,491 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 107,942 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

play in steering rack

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2011 107,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

play in steering rack

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2007 68,608 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 68,608 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in rack pinion

Pass 14 Jun 2006 61,244 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 51,525 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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V617 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V617 DBD, 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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V617 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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