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G883 FTG

1990 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,220 mi
Last recorded125,220 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes Camper141,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG883 FTG
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 125,220 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general body work damage

Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,270 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 118,270 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 114,632 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front wings rusty

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 114,609 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front wings rusty

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 113,474 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front inner arches corroded

Front front wings corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 113,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front inner arches corroded

Front front wings corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 103,673 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,862 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,293 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,685 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 78,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x 2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,551 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,166 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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 1 Jun 2013 72,881 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 72,881 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 70,578 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 68,364 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 65,969 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2009 63,668 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,971 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 62,959 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 62,309 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 61,165 miles

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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G883 FTG is a 1990 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 141,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G883 FTG, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G883 FTG registered?

G883 FTG is a 1990 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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