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Tires
All four wheel/rims are showing miscellaneous signs of dry rot and gouges on each tire more evident on wheel rim corners/edges.

Exterior
There are minor misc scratches around the vehicle. Normal for mileage and most too small to see in photos. The exterior of the vehicle was dusty at time of inspection. The vehicle shows minor miscellaneous dings around the body, see picture 56. There are small paint chips missing around the front of the truck. There is some minor surface rust starting to form around some of these areas. Signs of paint repair and paint peeling on picture 107-108. Minor rust spots around the exterior and under carriage. Bubbles on paint due to rust are visible on exterior as shown on 91 & 92. The front bumper has some minor scratches shown on picture 114. Both sides of doors does not have glasses, a fiber glass type was installed and is noticeably worn on pictures 9 & 11. There is also some small minor rust spots starting to form around the exterior. I could not locate the VIN plate and the representatives were not sure were it was either. I took a picture of the plates I could find. All the plates are in German.

Interior
There is light wear to the seats. Normal for mileage. The inner door driver side pocket cover is a bit cracking on picture 11. No carpet installed and the metal flooring is worn, see picture 18. When engine is running there are a lot of fumes that enter the cabin. We kept the doors open during the test drive.

Mechanical
The power steering system has a leak. The area should be cleaned off and rechecked to find the source of the leak. The engine oil is dirty and should be changed. The engine shows active oil leaks. The engine should be pressure washed off and rechecked to verify source of the leak or all leaks. Exhaust shows some surface rust throughout. The front axles were wet with fluid near the wheel hub. May have a seepage. The shock bushings are old and cracked. Seals are likely old and need to be replaced.

Road Test
The test drive was about a mile around the factory. Extended crank time when starting the vehicle. Took over 5 minutes to get it running with out shutting off. Carburetor likely needs to be serviced. Shifter is stiff and would often get stuck when up shifting. Sometimes hard to engage a gear. There were a lot of fumes entering the cabin while engine is running. The transmission is hard to shift. The hand brake was having issues disengaging.

Vehicle Info

Year 1962
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model Unimog
Mileage 10539
Transmission Manual
VIN Number 404114054877
Interior Vinyl
Interior Color Black
Body Color Grey
Engine 6 Cylinder
Drive Type Four Wheel Drive
Fuel Type Gas

Exterior

Wiper Blades
Body Alignment
Scratches
There are minor misc scratches around the vehicle. Normal for mileage and most too small to see in photos. The exterior of the vehicle was dusty at time of inspection.
Dings
The vehicle shows minor miscellaneous dings around the body, see picture 56.
Dents
Paint Condition
There are small paint chips missing around the front of the truck. There is some minor surface rust starting to form around some of these areas. Signs of paint repair and paint peeling on picture 107-108.
Rust
Minor rust spots around the exterior and under carriage. Bubbles on paint due to rust are visible on exterior as shown on 91 & 92.
Exterior Lights
Door Mirrors
Bumpers
The front bumper has some minor scratches shown on picture 114.
Side Moldings
Frame Damage
Glass
Body Seals
Body Filler?
Hood
Doors
Both sides of doors does not have glasses, a fiber glass type was installed and is noticeably worn on pictures 9 & 11.
Floors
Rockers
Quarter Panels
Chrome

Interior

Steering Wheel
Seat Condition
There is light wear to the seats. Normal for mileage.
Inner Door Panels
The inner door driver side pocket cover is a bit cracking on picture 11.
Center Console
Dash
Dash Lights
Dash Gauges
Rear Defroster
Carpet
No carpet installed and the metal flooring is worn, see picture 18.
Floor Mats
Cigarette Use
Unusual Odors
When engine is running there are a lot of fumes that enter the cabin. We kept the doors open during the test drive.
Cup Holders
Headliner

Mechanical

Air Filter
Battery Condition
Charging System
Cooling Fan Condition
Radiator Cap Sealing Properly
Hoses
Radiator
Engine Coolant
Coolant Leaks
Belts
Power Steering
The power steering system has a leak. The area should be cleaned off and rechecked to find the source of the leak.
Engine Oil
The engine oil is dirty and should be changed.
Engine Fluid Leaks
The engine shows active oil leaks. The engine should be pressure washed off and rechecked to verify source of the leak or all leaks.
Transmission Leaks
Brake System
Brake Fluid Leaks
Transfer Case Leaks
Differential leaks
Muffler System
Exhaust shows some surface rust throughout.
CV Joints and Axles
The front axles were wet with fluid near the wheel hub. May have a seepage.
Shocks and bushings
The shock bushings are old and cracked.
Ball Joints and Tie Rods
Modifications

Road Test

Road Test Yes
Engine Performance
Transmission performance
Shifter is stiff and would often get stuck when up shifting. Sometimes hard to engage a gear.
Clutch Performance
Differential Performance
Transfer Case Performance
Wheel Bearing Performance
Braking Performance
Suspension Performance
Steering Performance
Engine Starting
Extended crank time. Took over 5 minutes to get it running with out shutting off. Carburetor likely needs to be serviced.

Manufacturer

Driver FrontFirestoneFirestonePassenger Front
Driver RearFirestoneFirestonePassenger Rear

Size

Driver Front10/10/5/2010/10/5/20Passenger Front
Driver Rear10/10/5/2010/10/5/20Passenger Rear

Axle Count

Driver Front11Passenger Front
Driver Rear11Passenger Rear

Tire Condition

Driver FrontDry RotDry RotPassenger Front
Driver RearDry Rot, GougesDry RotPassenger Rear

Wheel Condition

Driver FrontScratchesScratchesPassenger Front
Driver RearScratchesScratchesPassenger Rear

Tire Tread

Driver Front11/3211/32Passenger Front
Driver Rear12/3211/32Passenger Rear
Spare Tire
Spare tireYes

Tire Tread Explanation

10/32 or more

Tires have plenty of tread!

(standard)

8/32 or more

Tires have plenty of tread!

(low profile)

5/32 to 7/32

Tires will need replacement soon!

4/32 or less

Tires need replacement!

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