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P842 BDF

1997 Mercedes Camper

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

193,071 mi
Last recorded193,071 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Camper145,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 BDF
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 193,071 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 193,071 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer leaking. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell-tale inop. (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 192,072 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged offside and nearside covers missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 192,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged offside and nearside covers missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 190,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 187,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged clasp casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 187,937 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged clasp casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 184,970 miles

exhaust system rusty

o/s seat belt clasp cover is missing

Fail 6 Jul 2018 184,932 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system rusty

o/s seat belt clasp cover is missing

Pass 30 May 2017 182,087 miles

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

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

o/s/r high level lights not working

Fail 27 May 2017 182,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 178,911 miles

drivers seat belt clasp incomplete

exhaust silencer becoming weak

o/s/f brake pipe has surface rust

rear anti roll bar inner bushes have slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2016 178,911 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

drivers seat belt clasp incomplete

exhaust silencer becoming weak

o/s/f brake pipe has surface rust

rear anti roll bar inner bushes have slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2015 175,703 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 175,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 15 May 2014 167,740 miles

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

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

both front shock absorbers have little or no dampning effort on vehicle

o/s high level brake light not working

o/s/f tyre is perished

Fail 26 Apr 2014 167,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers have little or no dampning effect on vehicle

o/s high level brake light not working

o/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 3 Jan 2013 163,302 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 163,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 160,840 miles

both n/s/r tyres on limit// shock absorbers slightly weak

Pass 13 Jan 2010 153,492 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 148,039 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a spring shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 148,039 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a spring shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 138,236 miles

Nearside marker lamps inoperative

Fail 7 Mar 2007 138,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside marker lamps inoperative

Pass 6 Mar 2006 127,387 miles

both foot well step lights not working

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

offside front spring bushes starting to perish and split

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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P842 BDF is a 1997 Mercedes Camper in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 P842 BDF, 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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P842 BDF is a 1997 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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