Mercedes Motor Home
From 421 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, lamp emitted colour and position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 12 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 10 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 7 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 7 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 25.9% of Motor Home failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £82.
Typical mileage
Half of all Motor Homes tested had between 49,123 and 98,230 miles on the clock.
At 67,056 median miles, the Motor Home has 0.041 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mercedes models
| Mercedes Unclassified | 77.5% |
| Mercedes Ml 250 | 85.7% |
Common questions
What is the Mercedes Motor Home MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes Motor Home has a 72.7% MOT pass rate based on 421 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes Motor Home?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes Motor Home is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes Motor Home at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes Motor Home is 67,056 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 49,123 and 98,230 miles.
Buying a used Motor Home?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 72.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £82 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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