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YRE 538Y

1983 Mercedes Camper

Cream Diesel 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,825 mi
Last recorded108,825 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2005
Typical for 1983 Mercedes Camper108,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRE 538Y
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2005 108,825 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 108,807 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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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YRE 538Y is a 1983 Mercedes Camper in Cream with a 2,307cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 108,825 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 YRE 538Y, 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 43 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 YRE 538Y registered?

YRE 538Y is a 1983 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is YRE 538Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRE 538Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YRE 538Y have outstanding finance?

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