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T389 YDV

1999 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes Camper82,418 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT389 YDV
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

blue lamps fitted but not connected

headcloth insecure

noise from n/s/f when turning

Fail 21 Aug 2014

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

blue lamps fitted but not connected

headcloth insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2014

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

blue lights fited but disarmed

brake warning light on

in cab headcloth hanging down

pasenger seat missing /not fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2013
Fail 16 Aug 2013

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2012

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2012

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 5,161 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 5,161 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 4,840 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 24 May 2010 4,840 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2009 3,737 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2009 3,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 2,826 miles

slight bind to rear brakes

Fail 15 Apr 2008 2,826 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight bind to rear brakes

Pass 5 Apr 2007 46 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 46 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 147,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 147,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 147,664 miles

Centre Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

accelerator pedal damaged

corrosion under screen

steering rack worn

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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T389 YDV is a 1999 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 82,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T389 YDV, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T389 YDV is a 1999 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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