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R553 ACK

1998 Mercedes Motorhome

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,864 mi
Last recorded96,864 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Motorhome129,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 ACK
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2008 96,864 miles

leak off pipes slightly damp

o/s head light bad earth, repaired

Pass 28 Nov 2006 96,805 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 96,805 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 82,794 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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R553 ACK is a 1998 Mercedes Motorhome in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 129,562 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 R553 ACK, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R553 ACK registered?

R553 ACK is a 1998 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R553 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 ACK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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