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DRP 879X

1982 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,758 mi
Last recorded111,758 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 Mercedes Camper101,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRP 879X
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 111,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion out of prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 111,758 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak and idling fast (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion out of prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 110,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 110,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 101,968 miles

Front inner wings corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear corrosion out of prescribed areas

Rear number plate cracked

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 101,968 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Electrical wiring insecure front to rear (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radiator support panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front inner wings corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear corrosion out of prescribed areas

Rear number plate cracked

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 101,249 miles

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

slighty smokey on tick over

Fail 10 Jul 2015 101,249 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,099 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 101,099 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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DRP 879X is a 1982 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 101,099 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 DRP 879X, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DRP 879X registered?

DRP 879X is a 1982 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 25 March 1982.

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