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G426 XST

1990 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2455cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

333,560 mi
Last recorded333,560 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes Camper141,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG426 XST
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,455cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 333,560 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area near body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front steering idler has slight play

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear cross member corroded holed not prescribed area

offside inner and outer sill corroded and holed not prescribed area

Pass 28 Feb 2017 327,420 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front slight play in steering idler

Offside Rear inner sill corroded not prescribed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 327,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside nearside and offside (1.8)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front slight play in steering idler

Offside Rear inner sill corroded not prescribed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 314,718 miles

Centre brake light inop

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

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

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Front slight bind on brake

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil leak

free play on hand brake

gear box oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 314,647 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement not of locking type (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported on rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red showing white light (1.3.2e)

Centre brake light inop

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

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

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Front slight bind on brake

engine oil leak

free play on hand brake

gear box oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 311,540 miles

underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2013 310,816 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chassis corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs excessively pitted

front steering and suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

towbar corroded

underside of vehicle covered in sealant

Fail 4 Sep 2013 310,816 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chassis corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs excessively pitted

front steering and suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

towbar corroded

underside of vehicle covered in sealant

Pass 28 Sep 2012 315,022 miles

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

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

advise o/s n/s floors

advise o/s n/s inner sills

advise welded plates and covered in underseal

Fail 27 Sep 2012 310,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

corrosion to all chassis and suspension

corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills

corrosiont to offside and nearside floors

engin stop faulty

nearside rear light lense repaired with tape

Fail 20 Sep 2012 310,504 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to all chassis and suspension

corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills

corrosiont to offside and nearside floors

Fail 29 Aug 2012 310,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2011 309,168 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 307,656 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 306,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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G426 XST is a 1990 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,455cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G426 XST, 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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G426 XST is a 1990 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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