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E842 WCL

1988 Mercedes Camper

Cream Diesel 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,484 mi
Last recorded157,484 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Camper78,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE842 WCL
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,350cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 157,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 157,467 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 156,707 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 153,027 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 153,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 152,771 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 151,902 miles

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 151,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 150,686 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 150,684 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 150,359 miles

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

NSR/OSR upper side lamps not work

OSF upper side lamp not work

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 150,359 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

NSR/OSR upper side lamps not work

OSF upper side lamp not work

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 149,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 149,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 149,084 miles

headlight masks fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2009 148,405 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 148,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 147,003 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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E842 WCL is a 1988 Mercedes Camper in Cream with a 2,350cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 E842 WCL, 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 E842 WCL registered?

E842 WCL is a 1988 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E842 WCL safe to buy?

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