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OTG 780X

1982 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,740 mi
Last recorded83,740 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Mercedes Camper101,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTG 780X
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 83,740 miles

Offside Front king pin slight play

Fail 13 May 2019 83,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front king pin slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,157 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealer all over it (7.1.2)

Front tyres age cracks in sidewall

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 83,125 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 83,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,895 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 82,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 May 2011 82,256 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs slight pitted

Pass 4 May 2010 82,177 miles

front steel brake pipes in wheel arches corroded

front tyres perished in treads 215r14

spare tyre very badly perished

Pass 6 May 2009 82,035 miles

both front tyres perished 215r14c

corrosion to o/s/f cab in wheel arch

exhaust system corroded and pinholed

o/s/f steel brake pipe in wheel arch corroded

play in rear anti rollbar link rods

Pass 13 May 2008 81,995 miles

centre silencer slightly corroded

front b rake discs corroded

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 May 2008 81,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

centre silencer slightly corroded

front b rake discs corroded

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2007 81,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 81,162 miles

slight corrosion front brake discs

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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OTG 780X is a 1982 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OTG 780X, 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 OTG 780X registered?

OTG 780X is a 1982 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 8 July 1982.

Is OTG 780X safe to buy?

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