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LAE 43X

1982 Mercedes Camper

Cream Lpg 2277cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,661 mi
Last recorded123,661 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1982 Mercedes Camper101,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAE 43X
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,277cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 123,661 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light not working.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 120,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 120,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 11,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

broken exhaust rubber

corrosion to ns front floor, battery box

noise from diff

slight play os ns front king pins

surface corrosion to chassis

surface corrosion to os front floor, gas box

Fail 27 Jul 2016 119,880 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

broken exhaust rubber

corrosion to ns front floor, battery box

noise from diff

slight play os ns front king pins

surface corrosion to chassis

surface corrosion to os front floor, gas box

Fail 15 Aug 2015 117,504 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

corrosion through out under side of vehicle

light noise from os front wheel bearing

ns front tyre cracking on tred

slight play os ns front king pins

Pass 15 Aug 2015 117,504 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

corrosion through out under side of vehicle

light noise from os front wheel bearing

ns front tyre cracking on tred

slight play os ns front king pins

Pass 12 Jul 2014 113,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damp around os rear back plate

heavy corrosion to ns front battery box

heavy corrosion to under chassis and body

surface corrosion ns front brake pipe

Fail 8 Jul 2014 113,082 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damp around os rear back plate

heavy corrosion to ns front battery box

heavy corrosion to under chassis and body

surface corrosion ns front brake pipe

Pass 26 Jul 2013 111,041 miles

serface corrotion to rear chassis

slight blow from manifold

Fail 20 Jul 2013 111,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

serface corrotion to rear chassis

slight blow from manifold

Pass 10 Jul 2012 106,744 miles

front brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2011 105,555 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s rear brake down on efficiency & front brakes not locking out

Pass 14 Jul 2010 102,535 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 102,522 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise rusted and glazed front brake discs.

note alternator drive belt worn beyond serviceable adjustment .

Pass 29 May 2009 102,198 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cracks showing n/s/r tyre wall

front brake disc plates corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 May 2009 102,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cracks showing n/s/r tyre wall

front brake disc plates corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

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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LAE 43X is a 1982 Mercedes Camper in Cream with a 2,277cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LAE 43X, 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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LAE 43X is a 1982 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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