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Y301 VJS

2001 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,037 mi
Last recorded184,037 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Motorhome62,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 VJS
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 184,037 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear hub seal area damp

Pass 7 May 2025 181,426 miles

drivers seat slight wear in mechanism but not insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2021 181,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 181,098 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 180,862 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 180,650 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 180,650 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 178,633 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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Y301 VJS is a 2001 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 62,252 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 Y301 VJS, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y301 VJS registered?

Y301 VJS is a 2001 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y301 VJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 VJS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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