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Y973 UOL

2001 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,729 mi
Last recorded83,729 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Motorhome62,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 UOL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,729 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 83,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,373 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 81,904 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,721 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,467 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 78,467 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded but not blowing in need of attention in near future

o/s image poor

Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,403 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 68,403 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 60,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,652 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,876 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 51,876 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,504 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,493 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,158 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 38,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,308 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust system rusty

slight play in steering rack drum stick joints

waste pipe bracket loose

Fail 2 Apr 2007 34,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low?

exhaust system rusty

near side rear waste pipe bracket loose

slight play in steering rack drum stick joints

Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,314 miles

n/s of windscreen cracked out side of wiper arc

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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Y973 UOL is a 2001 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y973 UOL, 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 Y973 UOL registered?

Y973 UOL is a 2001 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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