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B319 LWV

1985 Mercedes Camper

Grey Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,808 mi
Last recorded52,808 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes Camper86,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB319 LWV
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 52,808 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 52,808 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer insecure tightened the bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 50,431 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 48,150 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under body undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2023 48,142 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under body undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2022 45,799 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,412 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 43,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

washer unit switch worn and slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,402 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,056 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 43,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,710 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 42,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,707 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 42,706 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,471 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 42,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 41,765 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,436 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 34,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

excess corrosion behind air filter box & nearside front inner wheel arch

nearside rear upper marker light inoperative

Fail 15 May 2008 34,920 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

excess corrosion behind air filter box & nearside front inner wheel arch

nearside rear upper marker light inoperative

Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,805 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 32,805 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,481 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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B319 LWV is a 1985 Mercedes Camper in Grey with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 86,236 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 B319 LWV, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B319 LWV registered?

B319 LWV is a 1985 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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