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VUR 980S

2002 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,941 mi
Last recorded141,941 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Camper68,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUR 980S
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 141,941 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

SOME SMOKE AT IDLE

Pass 29 Apr 2017 141,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 141,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 140,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 140,217 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 138,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 137,263 miles

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

nearside steering idler slight play

nearside trackrod end rubber cover missing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 135,054 miles

both front inner wings have been plated and welded,unable to fully inspect due to underseal

middle exhaust pipe has been repaired

near side front seatbelt starting to fray

off side front lower inner wing corroded

parking brake lever has high travel

play in near side steering idler

unable to fully inspect underbody due to thick underseal freshly applied

Fail 16 Mar 2010 135,054 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

both front inner wings have been plated and welded,unable to fully inspect due to underseal

middle exhaust pipe has been repaired

near side front seatbelt starting to fray

off side front lower inner wing corroded

parking brake lever has high travel

play in near side steering idler

unable to fully inspect underbody due to thick underseal freshly applied

Pass 21 Feb 2008 134,692 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 134,692 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 134,686 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 131,447 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Nov 2005 129,718 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 129,715 miles

Nearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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VUR 980S is a 2002 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 68,494 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 VUR 980S, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VUR 980S registered?

VUR 980S is a 2002 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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