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C358 EDV

1985 Mercedes Camper

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,853 mi
Last recorded69,853 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes Camper86,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC358 EDV
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,853 miles

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

Rear chassis legs surface rust

arches sills and lower doors surface rust

Fail 21 Nov 2018 105,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing/arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear chassis legs surface rust

arches sills and lower doors surface rust

Pass 3 Oct 2017 105,801 miles

Offside Front arch and outer sills rusty

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis legs surface rust

Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,767 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis surface rust

o/s/f inner wing corr/holed

Pass 3 Sep 2015 105,682 miles

oil leek

rear chassis legs rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2015 105,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

oil leek

rear chassis legs rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2014 105,430 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r chassis leg very rusty

n/s/r shassis surface rust

slight blow at manifold

Fail 1 Sep 2014 105,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/r chassis leg very rusty

n/s/r shassis surface rust

Pass 2 Sep 2013 104,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear chassis suirface rust

Pass 3 Aug 2012 103,933 miles

body work surface rust

rear chassis rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2012 103,926 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

body work surface rust

rear chassis rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2011 102,802 miles

Brake fluid black

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 102,802 miles

Brake fluid black

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 101,393 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 98,953 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 94,107 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 86,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 86,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 76,777 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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C358 EDV is a 1985 Mercedes Camper in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C358 EDV, 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 C358 EDV registered?

C358 EDV is a 1985 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is C358 EDV safe to buy?

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