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BIG 2885

1993 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,124 mi
Last recorded164,124 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes Camper145,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2885
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 164,124 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight play in front king pins

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All rear tyres 20 plus yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 164,112 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight play in front king pins

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All rear tyres 20 plus yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 163,910 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 163,750 miles

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 23 Aug 2019 163,553 miles

rear brake imbalance 20-25%

Pass 5 Sep 2018 162,972 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 162,481 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch corossion

Fail 8 Sep 2017 162,481 miles

front brake binding n/s/f (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 60% o/s/r slow (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f inner wheel arch corossion

Pass 2 Sep 2016 159,716 miles

emissions too clean to register

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 8 Sep 2015 158,614 miles

both front king pins have slight play

both front tyres wearing uneven /also gash in center of tred on nearside front tyre

o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corodded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 156,887 miles

chunk missing from n/s/f tyre

front springs front bushes slightly deteriorated

front tyres worn unevenly

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 29 Aug 2013 155,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre has 1 tred block missing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 154,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 152,930 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 152,871 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 150,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 150,970 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 148,468 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 146,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

n/s/r drum cracked

Pass 23 May 2007 141,334 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2006 140,053 miles

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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BIG 2885 is a 1993 Mercedes Camper in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 145,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BIG 2885, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIG 2885 registered?

BIG 2885 is a 1993 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is BIG 2885 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 2885 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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