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E701 WKC

1988 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

288,720 mi
Last recorded288,720 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Camper78,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE701 WKC
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 288,720 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 288,720 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake ferruls corroded

corrosion on verious parts of van

front discs corroded

front flexies perishing

oil leak

sills corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2010 288,357 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 288,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 286,348 miles

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

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

slight play prop shaft center mounting

Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 28,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,425 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 274,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 265,792 miles

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

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

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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E701 WKC is a 1988 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E701 WKC, 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 E701 WKC registered?

E701 WKC is a 1988 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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