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BNZ 5093

1986 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,787 mi
Last recorded96,787 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Mercedes Camper88,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 5093
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 96,787 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 96,787 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,776 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pins have slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpins have slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring worn but not seriously weakened

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

both rear body stabilizing legs not fixed to body due to rotted wooden frame

Fail 12 Oct 2020 96,776 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pins have slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpins have slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring worn but not seriously weakened

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

both rear body stabilizing legs not fixed to body due to rotted wooden frame

Pass 29 Aug 2019 96,541 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 96,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 88,809 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 88,809 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,613 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,364 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

corrosion starting near servo area

Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,356 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,054 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,461 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,072 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 70,527 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres starting 2 perish

Pass 15 Aug 2007 70,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 70,130 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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BNZ 5093 is a 1986 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 88,833 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 BNZ 5093, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 5093 registered?

BNZ 5093 is a 1986 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 10 October 1986.

Is BNZ 5093 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 5093 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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