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P912 PBX

1996 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,684 mi
Last recorded135,684 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Camper154,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 PBX
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 135,684 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,449 miles

both inner sills corroded but not within 30cm of anything

Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,228 miles

Nearside side markers n/w

ONLY 1 SEAT BELT FITTED TO VEHICLE O/S/F

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drag link end has lift (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules close to limit (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 May 2016 112,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working no plate lamp (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) & slight leak (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working no plate lamp (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside side markers n/w

ONLY 1 SEAT BELT FITTED TO VEHICLE O/S/F

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drag link end has lift (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules close to limit (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 110,275 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play to steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside wing mirror has slight play not likely to cause danger to other road users

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear inner wheel arch, front lower holed but not withing a prescribed area

Pass 9 Jul 2015 102,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 98,650 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,181 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 92,283 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 92,283 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,805 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 70,137 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

folding step nearside of vehicle interfering with operation of nearside doors

propshaft bolts not fully secure at gearbox flange

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2011 70,137 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

folding step nearside of vehicle interfering with operation of nearside doors

propshaft bolts not fully secure at gearbox flange

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,953 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,467 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 52,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 39,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

corrosion n/s and o/s inner wheel arch around seat fixings

Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,946 miles

corrosion n/s and o/s inner wheel arch around seat fixings

Pass 16 Sep 2006 27,885 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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P912 PBX is a 1996 Mercedes Camper in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 154,029 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 P912 PBX, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P912 PBX registered?

P912 PBX is a 1996 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P912 PBX safe to buy?

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