1997 Mercedes Motorhome 2.9L Diesel · P42 XGG
1997 Mercedes Motorhome (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 133,818 km. MOT valid until 03/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES MOTORHOME
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 133,818 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2874cc
P42 XGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 133,818 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P42 XGG Odometer History
- 07/07/2023133,818 km
- 07/07/2023133,818 km
- 21/06/2024133,818 km
- 08/07/2024133,818 km
- 04/03/2026133,818 km
Average of roughly 0 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P42 XGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes Motorhome (P42 XGG) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking TOP OF ENGINE (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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