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D742 BMV

1986 Mercedes Camper

Brown Diesel 2938cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,196 mi
Last recorded160,196 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes Camper88,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD742 BMV
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,938cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 160,196 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure Gas locker floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Back plate damp

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 159,536 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of gear box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 159,535 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended slow to retract (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of gasbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 159,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gas box starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 158,322 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 157,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Feb 2019 153,514 miles

DOG POO BROWN COLOUR IS HIDEOUS

general corrosion underneath

Fail 15 Feb 2019 153,514 miles

DOG POO BROWN COLOUR IS HIDEOUS

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Feb 2018 151,973 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 151,711 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 151,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 151,443 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2015 151,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 150,432 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 150,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 149,507 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 149,167 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2011 149,164 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 144,249 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 144,249 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 136,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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D742 BMV is a 1986 Mercedes Camper in Brown with a 2,938cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 88,833 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 D742 BMV, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D742 BMV registered?

D742 BMV is a 1986 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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