MOT Status
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66,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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) ()
Brake pedal slightly spongy.
Exhaust corroded in places.
Front brake discs corroding.
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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)
rear pads getting low
slight play in steering rack
front discs corroded
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front discs corroded
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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