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V801 FEC

1999 Mercedes Motorhome

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

71,969 mi
Last recorded71,969 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Motorhome77,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV801 FEC
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 71,969 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 71,672 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 71,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 71,146 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 70,506 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 64,430 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 62,499 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 62,182 miles

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

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

Propshaft centre bearing has slight play

parking brake cable at quadrant slightly siezed

Fail 7 Feb 2020 62,182 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Propshaft centre bearing has slight play

parking brake cable at quadrant slightly siezed

Pass 7 Feb 2019 55,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 47,667 miles

both front lower ball joints have very slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2017 40,766 miles

both front ball joints have very slight lift at time of test, still well within tolerance

Fail 7 Feb 2017 40,745 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating disc inner heavily corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating disc inner surface heavily corroded (3.7.B.3)

both front ball joints have very slight lift at time of test, still well within tolerance

Pass 9 Feb 2016 39,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 38,811 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 38,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 35,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,302 miles

motorhome

Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,378 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 27,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 21,455 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,481 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,447 miles

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

four orange lights on the dash but none marked ABS warning lamp not marked as such

Pass 10 Jun 2006 14,646 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 11,873 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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V801 FEC is a 1999 Mercedes Motorhome in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 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 V801 FEC, 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 V801 FEC registered?

V801 FEC is a 1999 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V801 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V801 FEC shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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