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ANG 949S

1978 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,306 mi
Last recorded149,306 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANG 949S
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2018 149,306 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit x2 (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead under bonnett (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor in cab (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction Various (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Near battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Underneath (4.11 (a) (i))

Inner sills/outriggers/Inner archs rusty

Lower panels rusty/fillered

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Step ins rusty and holed.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 147,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe manifold joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre slight cracking to inner sidewall

Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside/offside inner panels (6.1.B.2)

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

welding repairs undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2016 144,360 miles

Surface corrosion sills / lower body panels &c..

Fail 4 Mar 2016 144,360 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL / STEP SECTION (6.1.B.2)

Surface corrosion sills / lower body panels &c..

Pass 17 Feb 2015 144,200 miles

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

body of the vehicle corroded and covered in filler

smoking when started up

underside of the vehicle wax oiled and corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 142,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak around steering box

underside of the vehicle corroded covered with wax oil

Pass 6 Mar 2013 140,846 miles

underside of the vehicle corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis was oiled

nearside and offside steps corroded

sill pannels filled with filler

slightly smokey when reved

Pass 2 Mar 2012 136,467 miles

dampness around steering box

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 24 Feb 2011 133,360 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 133,354 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 122,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

nearside and offside front lower body corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 132,315 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

chassis front to rear corroded

fronbt exhaust slight blow

handbrake cable osr slighty rubbing on osr shock

nsr inner wheel arch corroded and holed

nsr nsf tyre sidewalls perished and c racked

rear step slight obscuring rear number plate

Pass 1 Aug 2008 128,677 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Jul 2008 128,677 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2006 128,646 miles

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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ANG 949S is a 1978 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ANG 949S, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ANG 949S is a 1978 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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