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RTT 173M

1989 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,276 mi
Last recorded89,276 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Camper159,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 173M
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 89,276 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front door steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (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))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 88,295 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 87,268 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 87,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 87,065 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 87,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 86,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 86,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount has corrosion hole (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,014 miles

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 11 Aug 2015 84,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 80,903 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 80,871 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,864 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 80,844 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 80,797 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 80,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 80,733 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 80,711 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 78,992 miles

brake fliud level low.

handbrake just to required efficiency.

Fail 4 Jan 2006 78,928 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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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RTT 173M is a 1989 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 159,246 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 RTT 173M, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RTT 173M registered?

RTT 173M is a 1989 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 26 July 1989.

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