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E830 OEE

1988 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,928 mi
Last recorded83,928 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Camper78,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE830 OEE
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 83,928 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,320 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,184 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 80,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 79,596 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 79,596 miles

Brake performance not tested Pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 79,151 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 79,146 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp dimly lit due to dirt in lens

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,801 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 78,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2016 78,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontpipeflexy (7.1.2)

mountingofexhaustpoor

Fail 23 May 2016 78,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

exhaustmountingnotgood

Fail 19 May 2016 78,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

exhaustmountingnotgood

Pass 27 May 2015 77,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 76,722 miles

exhasut support poor

o/s/f top light out

Fail 21 May 2014 76,707 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhasut support poor

o/s/f top light out

Pass 24 May 2013 76,185 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 75,633 miles

accerator faulty

toplightosr faulty

Pass 6 May 2011 75,043 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 74,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,558 miles

os ns wiper worn on ends exhaust strap insecure temp repair

Pass 6 May 2008 72,518 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 72,518 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 72,187 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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E830 OEE is a 1988 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E830 OEE, 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 E830 OEE registered?

E830 OEE is a 1988 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 3 February 1988.

Is E830 OEE safe to buy?

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