2022 Mellor Coachcraft 2.2L Diesel · SF22 CWN

The defining mechanical story for this 2022 MELLOR COACHCRAFT is one of complete clean roadworthiness on every recorded pass, with a peculiar testing pattern that warrants attention. Both recorded PASS dates in October 2024 and April 2025 returned no defects, and the most recent test on 31 March 2026 also passed without any advisories, advisories, or component wear notes being entered. However, the record shows two FAIL entries with no defects recorded, occurring just days before the April 2025 and March 2026 passes. When the DVSA records a failure with no defect text, this typically indicates an administrative or registration-related refusal rather than a mechanical safety failure, and the immediate re-test passes confirm the vehicle itself remains mechanically sound at each annual check. Overall the trend is stable and consistent, with no accumulating component wear flagged across three passing examinations. Against an age of roughly four years, the recorded 22,456 miles equates to an annual accumulation of around 5,600 miles, which sits at the lower end of typical commercial or coach-built vehicle usage. This lighter utilisation profile suggests reduced wear on high-mileage degradable items such as friction materials, suspension bushes, tyres, and drivetrain components, but it does carry the secondary consideration that vehicles used only intermittently are more prone to standing-start issues such as seized calipers, dried lubricants in linkages, and surface corrosion on ferrous underbody components. The mileage has progressed steadily between tests without any anomalous jumps, indicating consistent use rather than sudden long-distance work or extended periods of inactivity. The absence of any testing gap across 2024, 2025, and 2026 confirms the vehicle has been kept on the road and presented regularly for inspection throughout its life. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any recorded advisories across three consecutive passing MOT tests is an unusually strong signal of overall condition, but a physical inspection should still verify the wear items that the test does not necessarily penalise unless they cross legal thresholds. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar links, control arm bushes, or coil spring seats not yet severe enough to be flagged. Feel for any vibration through the steering wheel under braking, which would point to brake disc warping commonly seen on vehicles with mixed urban and standing use, and check for pulling to one side which may indicate binding calipers after periods of light use. Visually inspect the underbody, subframe, and brake pipes for any surface corrosion, and examine the exhaust system for signs of blueing or mounting rubber deterioration given the vehicle's specialist coachbuilt construction. Given the coachbuilt nature of this MELLOR and the recorded low annual mileage, particular attention should be paid to ancillary systems that suffer from underuse rather than wear. Check that all interior electrical consumers operate correctly, that the handbrake holds firmly on an incline without excessive travel, and that the brake pedal feels firm rather than spongy, which could indicate corrosion within the brake hydraulic system or seized caliper pistons following light usage. Inspect the tyres closely for flat spotting from prolonged standing, uneven shoulder wear suggesting misalignment, and ensure the sidewalls remain flexible rather than perished, all common issues on vehicles covering fewer miles. With a clean MOT history and consistent but light use, this vehicle represents a sound basis for purchase provided the test drive and underbody inspection confirm the absence of any standing-related deterioration not captured in the official test record.