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PO53 OTE

2003 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,684 mi
Last recorded66,684 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Camper42,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 OTE
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 66,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 66,093 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE marker lamps slightly discoloured

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 64,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 63,301 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 62,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 61,479 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy.

Exhaust corroded in places.

Front brake discs corroding.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 60,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 55,603 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 55,595 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,743 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2016 52,011 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,995 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,229 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 50,229 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,695 miles

1 X position lamp on the offside side of the vehicle is inop

2 X position lamps on the nearside side of vehicle are inop

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside centre sidemarker lamp lense is missing

Fail 8 Mar 2013 49,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

1 X position lamp on the offside side of the vehicle is inop

2 X position lamps on the nearside side of vehicle are inop

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front seat has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection on the adult seatbelt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside centre sidemarker lamp lense is missing

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,677 miles

Nearside All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 47,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,744 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 40,741 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,580 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,345 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,002 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 25,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

n/s/f lower marker light inop

o/s/r upper marker light

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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PO53 OTE is a 2003 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,044 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 PO53 OTE, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PO53 OTE is a 2003 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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