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A14 SOT

1989 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

295,066 mi
Last recorded295,066 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Camper159,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 SOT
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2021 295,066 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 291,179 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 287,767 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 275,661 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

inner front wheel arches corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 20 May 2020 275,643 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

inner front wheel arches corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 1 Jul 2019 275,577 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 274,937 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 274,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 21 Oct 2015 273,945 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 273,303 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 272,884 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 272,091 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 271,388 miles

offside front 'A' pillar corroded through

rear brakes out of balance (as of 01/01/2012 this item may fail the mot test)

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2011 271,388 miles

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

offside front 'A' pillar corroded through

rear brakes out of balance (as of 01/01/2012 this item may fail the mot test)

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2010 269,422 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 269,358 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 29 Jul 2009 267,485 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 265,575 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

slight lift offside kingpin

Pass 3 Aug 2007 261,064 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 261,063 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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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A14 SOT is a 1989 Mercedes Camper in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 159,246 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 A14 SOT, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A14 SOT is a 1989 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 26 June 1989.

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