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B422 TCX

1984 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 3782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Mercedes Motor Home189,670 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB422 TCX
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,782cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s body mountings in front of rear axel corroded

underseal appieled to underside of van

Fail 29 Oct 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s and o/s body mountings before rear axle corroded

n/s and o/s headlamp severely deteriorated only just acceptable for test advise replacement

Pass 14 Jun 2013 199,133 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 197,160 miles

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

headlamp beam images poor

Pass 13 May 2011 192,356 miles

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

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

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

o/s headlamp condensated beam image acceptable

underbody dry would benefit from oil spray or similar

Pass 16 Apr 2010 190,217 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 184,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brakes imbalance 25% on limit advise attension asap

Fail 24 Apr 2009 184,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes imbalance 25% on limit advise attension asap

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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B422 TCX is a 1984 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 3,782cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 189,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B422 TCX, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B422 TCX registered?

B422 TCX is a 1984 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B422 TCX safe to buy?

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