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DIG 3733

1988 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

61,195 mi
Last recorded61,195 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Camper78,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 3733
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,195 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 61,195 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 56,376 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body work rusty

front brake pipes surface rust

Fail 3 Feb 2014 56,376 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body work rusty

front brake pipes surface rust

Pass 18 Dec 2012 47,127 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slightly pearished on side wall

thottle peddle sticks on

Fail 17 Dec 2012 47,127 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slightly pearished on side wall

thottle peddle sticks on

Fail 8 Nov 2012 46,357 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads low

o/s rear lamp slight damage

rear under sills corr/holed

Fail 3 Dec 2011 37,462 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

general body work rusty

n/s side reapeater damaged

n/s/r arch damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2011 37,462 miles

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

Oil leak

general body work rusty

n/s side reapeater damaged

n/s/r arch damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,103 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2010 27,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,979 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,741 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 14,741 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,947 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2006 12,778 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 12,778 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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DIG 3733 is a 1988 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 78,398 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 DIG 3733, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DIG 3733 registered?

DIG 3733 is a 1988 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 18 October 1988.

Is DIG 3733 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 3733 shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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