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GGV 966N

1974 Mercedes Camper

Green Diesel 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,916 mi
Last recorded82,916 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGV 966N
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,916 miles

All Suspension Bushes Starting To Perish And Split

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

Front Exhaust System Corroded

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot Split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 82,916 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front Nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front Nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) O S Steering Idler (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Suspension Bushes Starting To Perish And Split

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

Front Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

O S F Inner Sill To Floor Corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot Split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under Side Of Vehicle Corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,650 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,919 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 78,919 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 78,887 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

drivers floor poor condition not in stress point area

genaral corrosion under sides chassis and body ect

master cylinder has been modified ok time of test

o/s front tyre slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 78,488 miles

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

front section of bodywork is corroded but not excessive

Fail 27 Sep 2012 78,488 miles

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

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

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

front section of body corroded but not excessive

Fail 12 Jul 2012 78,383 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front section of body corroded but not excessivly at present

Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front tyres has cracking on the outer side walls!

rear fog light not working

Fail 17 Jun 2011 78,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front tyres has cracking on the outer side walls!

rear fog light not working

Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,475 miles

front and rear shock absorber bushes perishing and deteriorating - play in nearside front top shock absorber bush

front tyres sidewalls perishing

fuel smell - no physical leak found but suggest attention

oil leak

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,516 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 65,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 63,701 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,807 miles

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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GGV 966N is a 1974 Mercedes Camper in Green with a 2,197cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GGV 966N, 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 52 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GGV 966N is a 1974 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 3 December 1974.

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