1998 Mercedes Camper 2.9L Diesel · R783 BBK
1998 Mercedes Camper (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 127,880 miles. MOT valid until 23/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2874cc
R783 BBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 127,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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R783 BBK Mileage History
- 22/04/2025127,067 mi
- 25/04/2025127,069 mi+2 mi
- 11/03/2026127,864 mi+795 mi
- 25/03/2026127,875 mi+11 mi
- 25/03/2026127,880 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R783 BBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Camper (R783 BBK) between April 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake inoperative on one side all sides (1.4.1 (a))”; “Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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