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G174 HCX

1990 Mercedes Camper

Silver Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

249,889 mi
Last recorded249,889 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes Camper141,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG174 HCX
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 249,889 miles

Body corroded both sill areas

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 247,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

various surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2023 246,001 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in engine bay

various body corrosion to the rear

Fail 31 May 2023 245,937 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box both boots (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet wipers and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

body not fully secure, outer skin not attached all around vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2023 245,779 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury drivers door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance unable to be tested foot brake does not work (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed various leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre box join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near body mount and shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near front shock and body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe on chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel all 4 (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wipers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Body not fully secure outer skin not attached various places (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passengers door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet under screen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body not fully secure outer skin not attached various places (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Body not fully secure outer skin not attached various places (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet under screen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 242,973 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Some body corrosion

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 237,036 miles

Body not fully secure body corroded near body mountings (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 232,228 miles

General body in poor condidtion

Steering box slight play

Pass 15 May 2014 224,773 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2014 224,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 220,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

bonnet corroding

drivers inner door handle broken, but can still be opened by pulling the cable

Pass 6 Oct 2008 218,845 miles

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

slight lift in both front kingpins

slight movement in steering box

Fail 26 Sep 2008 218,474 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

slight lift in both front kingpins

slight movement in steering box

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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G174 HCX is a 1990 Mercedes Camper in Silver with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 141,258 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 G174 HCX, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G174 HCX is a 1990 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 23 January 1990.

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