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D473 FOT

1987 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

506,016 mi
Last recorded506,016 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Camper129,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD473 FOT
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 506,016 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

o/s/f king pin has lift

Fail 11 Mar 2009 505,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

o/s/f king pin has lift

washer bottle leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2008 501,105 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 501,011 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 500,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D473 FOT is a 1987 Mercedes Camper in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 129,243 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 D473 FOT, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D473 FOT registered?

D473 FOT is a 1987 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D473 FOT safe to buy?

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