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P761 OCL

1996 Mercedes Camper

Multi-colour Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

225,141 mi
Last recorded225,141 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Camper154,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 OCL
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 225,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Kingpin slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To LSV (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 224,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 224,533 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 221,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner arch corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner arch corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside corrosion but not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 216,246 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

body crossmember corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2022 216,246 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

body crossmember corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 214,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Fail 6 Jul 2021 214,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Pass 11 Jul 2019 212,101 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Front not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

steering slightly stiff when operated

Fail 11 Jul 2019 212,101 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Front not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

steering slightly stiff when operated

Pass 18 Jul 2018 210,174 miles

brake ferrule covered in sealant

leaf spring eye bushes covered in sealant

Fail 12 Jul 2018 210,123 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake ferrule deteriated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 4th row ()

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

gas regulator hanging from gas pipe next to exhaust

load sensing valve bushes wear

Pass 13 Jul 2017 209,099 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired bushes worn ect (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

accident damage near n/s step

rear upper marker light not working

rust hole n/s front under bonnet,rust body side members,rust in floor plates,rust chassis rear

slight drag front brakes

Fail 4 Jul 2017 209,090 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front (2.2.C.1h)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired bushes worn ect (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

accident damage near n/s step

rear upper marker light not working

rust hole n/s front under bonnet,rust body side members,rust in floor plates,rust chassis rear

slight drag front brakes

Pass 20 Jun 2016 208,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damaged to o/s and n/s wheel archs

rust hole o/s and n/s inner wings

Fail 7 Jun 2016 208,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damaged to o/s and n/s wheel archs

rust hole o/s and n/s inner wings

Pass 31 Mar 2015 207,964 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre punctured

rust in body members

Fail 31 Mar 2015 207,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre punctured

rust in body members

Pass 5 Mar 2014 206,285 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 206,795 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 204,389 miles

engine oil leak

nsf brake flexi hose perished

nsf brake slight bind

osf brake slight bind

Fail 27 Feb 2013 204,375 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

engine oil leak

nsf brake flexi hose perished

nsf brake slight bind

osf brake slight bind

Pass 6 Sep 2011 202,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

load sensing valve linkage worn

offside front non obligatory upper marker lamp broken

offside rear non obligatory upper marker lamp not working

rear of chassis and floor plates in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2011 201,059 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

load sensing valve linkage worn

offside front non obligatory upper marker lamp broken

offside rear non obligatory upper marker lamp not working

rear of chassis and floor plates in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2009 196,770 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear non obligatory upper marker lamp inoperative

slight damage to offside front seatbelt

Fail 25 Sep 2009 196,756 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

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

offside rear non obligatory upper marker lamp inoperative

slight damage to offside front seatbelt

Pass 30 Sep 2008 192,058 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 191,916 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 174,424 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 155,722 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 155,692 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Fuel tank insecure (6.7.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 145,738 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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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P761 OCL is a 1996 Mercedes Camper in Multi-colour with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 154,029 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 P761 OCL, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P761 OCL is a 1996 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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