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D539 RCK

1986 Mercedes Camper

Silver Diesel 3782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

9,542 mi
Last recorded9,542 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Mercedes Camper88,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD539 RCK
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,782cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 9,542 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 9,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside king pin slight lift

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipe ferrule corroded

windscreen wipers not parking correctly

Pass 16 Apr 2018 9,254 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 9,073 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 8,281 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 7,117 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 6,649 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 603 miles

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

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

n/s wheel arch corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2014 900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

n/s wheel arch corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2013 517 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,013 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,650 miles

both drag link ends dust covers are split

Pass 18 Oct 2010 910 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight corrrosion offside front door step

Fail 11 Oct 2010

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight corrrosion offside front door step

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 54,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,958 miles

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

both front tyres have small cracks in the sidewalls but no cords showing

Fail 17 Oct 2008 53,958 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both front tyres have small cracks in the sidewalls but no cords showing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,673 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 52,620 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits near excessive smoke or vapour of any colour

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Oct 2006 900,900 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 900,911 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 900,911 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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D539 RCK is a 1986 Mercedes Camper in Silver with a 3,782cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 D539 RCK, 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.

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D539 RCK is a 1986 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 11 September 1986.

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