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JFS 73T

1979 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,363 mi
Last recorded92,363 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes Camper226,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFS 73T
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,363 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 91,859 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 91,857 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,276 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,595 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,451 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in sidewall

Fail 18 Apr 2014 89,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,504 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 88,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,087 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2012 87,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2011 86,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2010 85,165 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 85,157 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 83,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 80,832 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 80,832 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 78,670 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 75,440 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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JFS 73T is a 1979 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 226,648 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JFS 73T, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFS 73T registered?

JFS 73T is a 1979 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 12 January 1979.

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