1986 Mercedes Camper 2.9L Diesel · D742 BMV
1986 Mercedes Camper (2.9L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 160,196 km. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 160,196 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2938cc
D742 BMV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 160,196 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D742 BMV Odometer History
- 29/09/2022159,521 km
- 21/09/2023159,535 km+14 km
- 06/10/2023159,536 km+1 km
- 10/04/2025160,196 km+660 km
Average of roughly 267 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D742 BMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes Camper (D742 BMV) between September 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended slow to retract (7.1.2 (c))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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