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VD 1008

1990 Mercedes Motor Home

Blue Diesel 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,496 mi
Last recorded44,496 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes Motor Home154,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD 1008
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 44,496 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 44,457 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Holed/Under OSF headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper, inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system defective

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

Nearside Front Under bonnet, heavy corrosion

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Registration bulbs dim

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 44,049 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 44,047 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 42,889 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 37,896 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 36,684 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,473 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 34,554 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,866 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 32,862 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,505 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2011 30,503 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2008 30,461 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 30,461 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,395 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Home?

Based on 6,590 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
1,983
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
fog lamp not working 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
position lamp(s) not working 89
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VD 1008 is a 1990 Mercedes Motor Home in Blue with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 154,688 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VD 1008, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VD 1008 registered?

VD 1008 is a 1990 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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