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VTY 178T

1979 Mercedes Camper

Silver Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

232,736 mi
Last recorded232,736 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Mercedes Camper226,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTY 178T
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 232,736 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 232,736 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2023 231,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 230,896 miles

o/s/f track rod end very close to wheel

Fail 21 Apr 2021 230,896 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

o/s/f track rod end very close to wheel

rear fog light dim

rear light mount damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2020 230,454 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle is generally corroded (not excessive)

Fail 8 Jun 2020 230,453 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 8 Apr 2019 229,606 miles

front shocks corroded

n/s inner door handle missing

o/s/f leaf spring displaced

Fail 4 Apr 2019 229,605 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front shocks corroded

n/s inner door handle missing

o/s/f leaf spring displaced

Pass 12 Apr 2018 228,531 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.2.1f)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 228,530 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Indicator switch faulty will not say in the on position (1.4.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.2.1f)

wipers not tested

Pass 7 Apr 2017 227,221 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 227,216 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 227,182 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering box insecure retaining bolt loose (2.2.B.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside and offside door steps corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 227,023 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 227,023 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 226,999 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken/pipe insesure (7.1.1)

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

corrosion on cab floor

Fail 21 Oct 2015 226,982 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute o/s/f (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users n/s/f aim dazzles/no clear image (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f (1.8)

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

Side repeater not working o/s/f (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f chassis (spring mount area) (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f upper inner wing (top shock mount area) (2.4.A.3)

Direction indicator not working o/s/r (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure o/s/f (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle n/s/f (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release n/s/f seat belt wont unlock/lock (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven front imbalance 50% (n/s/f lazy) (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed o/s/f (6.2.B.2)

front reg plate deteriated

o/s/f king pin has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2014 226,315 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 226,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 226,257 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r fog not working

Pass 19 Mar 2013 225,641 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 225,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 224,524 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 222,247 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 219,894 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 217,472 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 217,294 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 216,697 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 216,697 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VTY 178T is a 1979 Mercedes Camper in Silver with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 226,648 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 VTY 178T, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VTY 178T is a 1979 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 5 January 1979.

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