MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
heavy surface corrosion on chassis and floor in places
o/s door glass missing
unable to assess front metal brake pipes due to under seal
unable to assess previous repairs due to under seal
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion in nearside and offside rear wheel arches but not within prescribed areas
How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Home?
Based on 6,590 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HPV 996V is a 1979 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 95,823 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 HPV 996V, 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 47 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 HPV 996V registered?
HPV 996V is a 1979 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 25 September 1979.
Is HPV 996V safe to buy?
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