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Y598 MCL

2001 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,761 mi
Last recorded125,761 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Motorhome62,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 MCL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 125,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 122,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 115,357 miles

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

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

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

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

underside becoming rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2023 111,544 miles

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

O/S/F behind headlight and rear Chassis near shock mounts starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 106,197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 105,149 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2021 105,149 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 103,710 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 103,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 101,575 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 99,369 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 94,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,146 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 87,707 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 79,044 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2009 71,365 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,372 miles

main front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,833 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,883 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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Y598 MCL is a 2001 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y598 MCL, 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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Y598 MCL is a 2001 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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