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N218 DWX

1995 Mercedes Camper

Grey Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

211,659 mi
Last recorded211,659 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes Camper155,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 DWX
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 211,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded return pipe from steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance plane (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 211,659 miles

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Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded return pipe from steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance plane (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 211,609 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear seat mounting in floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering box return (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 206,667 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 204,000 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 202,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 199,294 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush BOTH (2.5.A.3a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 196,208 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 196,208 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 194,159 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 191,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 191,064 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 190,315 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 190,312 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 189,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Camper?

Based on 8,342 MOT tests across 487 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
2,050
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 155
position lamp(s) not working 148
Brake pipe excessively corroded 144
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 137
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N218 DWX is a 1995 Mercedes Camper in Grey with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 155,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Camper fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N218 DWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N218 DWX registered?

N218 DWX is a 1995 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 13 October 1995.

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