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SNZ 1069

1988 Mercedes Camper

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

300,219 mi
Last recorded300,219 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Camper78,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 1069
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 300,219 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 298,829 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 298,818 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin has play in the axle beam

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 294,818 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 288,773 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 288,773 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 269,691 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion in n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches

Pass 7 Apr 2014 254,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

excessive corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f corners but not in a perscribed area

rear bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 231,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake low reading

Pass 23 Mar 2012 215,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake imbalance high

slight damage to o/s rear bumper

slight oil leak from diff pinion seal

slight oil leak on engine

slight play in gearbox propshaft uj

Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,031 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on o/s rear body bracket in front of rear wheel

n/s rear light dim

slight oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on gearbox

slight play in steering drop arm drag link end

Pass 9 Jul 2010 199,512 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 199,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

O/S/F TYRE AT 3MM REAR DRAG LINK END MINOR WEAR DIFF PINION SEAL LEAKING

Pass 1 May 2009 415,374 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 415,368 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 414,079 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 414,079 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

SCREW IN N/S/F TYRE

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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SNZ 1069 is a 1988 Mercedes Camper in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 78,398 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 SNZ 1069, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SNZ 1069 is a 1988 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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