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R910 FWT

1997 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

228,239 mi
Last recorded228,239 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Camper145,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 FWT
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 228,239 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 228,239 miles

Direction indicator not working all indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 223,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 219,155 miles

no tow bar electrical socket fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2023 219,155 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

no tow bar electrical socket fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 216,023 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 216,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 213,839 miles

Offside door step corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 213,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front corrosion in n/s/f inner wheel arch

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

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

Offside Front corrosion in o/s/f inner wheel arch

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 213,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle left lock hits drag link (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle right lock hits spring (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rear doors corroded with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front corrosion in n/s/f inner wheel arch

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

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

Offside Front corrosion in o/s/f inner wheel arch

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 210,723 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 192,341 miles

PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW NEAR SIDE REAR COMPARED TO THE OFF SIDE. BRAKE EFFICIENCIES STILL GOOD

SLIGHT BIND NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 11 May 2017 186,658 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 182,251 miles

Inner sills and steps corroded / weakened

Pass 3 Jul 2015 180,127 miles

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

inner sills and steps corroded / weakened

Pass 7 Jul 2014 175,612 miles

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2013 169,042 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 165,506 miles

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

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

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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R910 FWT is a 1997 Mercedes Camper in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 145,676 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 R910 FWT, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R910 FWT registered?

R910 FWT is a 1997 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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