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.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 | 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. |
Driver Front | Firestone | Firestone | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | Firestone | Firestone | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | 10/10/5/20 | 10/10/5/20 | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | 10/10/5/20 | 10/10/5/20 | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | 1 | 1 | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | 1 | 1 | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | Dry Rot | Dry Rot | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | Dry Rot, Gouges | Dry Rot | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | Scratches | Scratches | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | Scratches | Scratches | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | 11/32 | 11/32 | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | 12/32 | 11/32 | Passenger Rear |
Spare tire | Yes |
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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!
This vehicle is eligible for certification to provide coverage for mechanical failures
Transmission
Engine
Exhaust
HVAC
Suspension & Steering
Electrical System
Cooling System