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E224 WWD

1988 Mercedes Camper

Grey Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

425,244 mi
Last recorded425,244 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Camper78,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE224 WWD
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 425,244 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 422,980 miles

Areas of body corroded (sparate chassis)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 422,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner sill and step area corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2020 421,920 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 421,843 miles

Nearside Front sliding door mountain area exes corrosion

Offside Front door mountain area exes corrosion

Offside step exes corrosion

sills both sides corroded

wheel arches corroded and filled with fibreglass

Pass 25 Sep 2018 421,749 miles

Tyre slight age perishing present on all tyres

Under body corrosion present

Pass 27 Sep 2017 421,618 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front track rod ends have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front N/S Front tyre wall showing signs of slight perishing cracks

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush O/S Front road spring (rear bush) slightly perished causing slight play (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 421,589 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle section of exhaust system has a broken support bracket (7.1.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front track rod ends have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front N/S Front tyre wall showing signs of slight perishing cracks

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush O/S Front road spring (rear bush) slightly perished causing slight play (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 421,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion all around body and underneath

metered smoke level passed. but some blue smoke on full throttle

Fail 19 Sep 2016 421,188 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion all around body and underneath

metered smoke level passed. but some blue smoke on full throttle

Pass 1 Sep 2015 418,365 miles

general light corrosion on underside of vehicle

has small crack in windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2015 418,350 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 418,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 414,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

areas of corrosion

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2012 409,639 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 409,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 14 Jul 2011 405,719 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

this vehicle has been converted into camper van

Pass 7 Dec 2009 398,580 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 398,557 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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E224 WWD is a 1988 Mercedes Camper in Grey with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 78,398 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 E224 WWD, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E224 WWD registered?

E224 WWD is a 1988 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 19 January 1988.

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