1996 Mercedes Camper 4.0L Diesel · P57 RAB
1996 Mercedes Camper (4.0L, diesel). First registered 24/09/1996. Recorded mileage 270,989 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 270,989 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 3972cc
P57 RAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 270,989 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P57 RAB Odometer History
- 29/08/2023270,656 km
- 15/05/2024270,658 km+2 km
- 13/05/2025270,940 km+282 km
- 20/05/2025270,943 km+3 km
- 21/05/2025270,989 km+46 km
Average of roughly 193 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P57 RAB 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 1996 Mercedes Camper (P57 RAB) between August 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 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 (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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