Mercedes Motorhome

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc

NSU 701MOT history

NSU 701 is a white diesel Mercedes Motorhome first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,294 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSU 701
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes
Model
Motorhome
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSU 701 was last recorded at 79,294 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,395 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
899 miles
Average per year
2,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,294 miles
  • 2025 – 78,395 miles
  • 2024 – 76,875 miles
  • 2023 – 74,623 miles
  • 2022 – 72,316 miles
  • 2020 – 70,875 miles
  • 2019 – 67,742 miles
  • 2018 – 65,543 miles
  • 2017 – 62,868 miles
  • 2016 – 62,002 miles
  • 2015 – 59,313 miles
  • 2014 – 58,162 miles
  • 2013 – 55,145 miles
  • 2012 – 53,510 miles
  • 2011 – 50,723 miles
  • 2010 – 47,102 miles
  • 2009 – 46,474 miles
  • 2008 – 43,052 miles
  • 2007 – 36,273 miles
  • 2006 – 34,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,294 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front, rear, offside and nearside are covered in waxoil or similar product (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside brake is 20% lower in effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle presented with a coating of waxoil or similar product, covering underbody, suspension arms/ components and subframe.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,294 miles (+899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,294 miles
    Test number
    203149510379
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front, rear, offside and nearside are covered in waxoil or similar product (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside brake is 20% lower in effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented with a coating of waxoil or similar product, covering underbody, suspension arms/ components and subframe.

  2. Pass78,395 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,395 miles
    Test number
    465463664228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,875 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,875 miles
    Test number
    843746758622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,623 miles (+2,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,623 miles
    Test number
    921533380682
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing splits to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass72,316 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,316 miles
    Test number
    507764314319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,875 miles (+3,133)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,875 miles
    Test number
    876945310739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,742 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,742 miles
    Test number
    358377425624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,543 miles (+2,675)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,543 miles
    Test number
    149286768470
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,868 miles
    Test number
    139301524682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,868 miles (+866)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,868 miles
    Test number
    610039088795
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  11. Pass62,002 miles (+2,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,002 miles
    Test number
    398607243668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  12. Pass59,313 miles (+1,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,313 miles
    Test number
    676608415199
    • NoteAll tyre sidewalls cracking

  13. Pass58,162 miles (+3,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,162 miles
    Test number
    466384404184
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass55,145 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,145 miles
    Test number
    357708993074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,510 miles (+2,787)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,510 miles
    Test number
    419111722163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  16. Pass50,723 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,723 miles
    Test number
    819941481010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,102 miles (+628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,102 miles
    Test number
    434908680079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass46,474 miles (+1,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,474 miles
    Test number
    140314579277
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail44,530 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,530 miles
    Test number
    192014919066
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass44,530 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,530 miles
    Test number
    714674219083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,052 miles (+6,779)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,052 miles
    Test number
    844764018172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,273 miles
    Test number
    381419707057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,273 miles (+1,907)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,273 miles
    Test number
    163288007454
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSome wear on load vale pivot bushes
    • NoteSome wear on near side mirror stay

  24. Pass34,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,366 miles
    Test number
    372300016075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NSU 701

What vehicle is registration NSU 701 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSU 701 on a white diesel Mercedes Motorhome first used on 31 Dec 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NSU 701 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NSU 701 is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on NSU 701?
The MOT on NSU 701 is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NSU 701 done?
NSU 701 was recorded at 79,294 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 2,228 miles a year.
Has NSU 701 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSU 701 has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on NSU 701 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on NSU 701 find?
NSU 701 passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front, rear, offside and nearside are covered in waxoil or similar product; nearside rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside brake is 20% lower in effort; vehicle presented with a coating of waxoil or similar product, covering underbody, suspension arms/ components and subframe..

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