MOT Status
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303,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside/components covered in waxoyl
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside/components covered in waxoyl
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased and wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
underside has been wax oiled
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension components are covered in waxoyl
Under side covered in waxoyl
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to center/join (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion - Multiple suspension components
Diff lock pipe heavily corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to center/join (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion - Multiple suspension components
Diff lock pipe heavily corroded
Exhaust system poorly repaired/heavily corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Diff lock pipe heavily corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system poorly repaired/heavily corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery tray heavily corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system is corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up Brake excessively binding, unable to test wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery tray heavily corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system is corroded
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system is corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rack gaiters perished (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to screen but not in swept area
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all three wiper blades split at ends
slight brake bind o/s/r
warning light on dash
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s h/brake down a bit
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f bumper edge damaged
o/s/r light lense damaged
screw in n/s/r outer tyre
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R73 MAA is a 1998 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 143,370 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 R73 MAA, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R73 MAA is a 1998 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 7 May 1998.
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