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E956 KYL

1987 Mercedes Camper

Red Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

376,266 mi
Last recorded376,266 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Camper129,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE956 KYL
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 376,266 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked.

rough bodywork.

steering operation very noisy.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 376,266 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s mirror cracked.

rear brake balance.

rough bodywork.

steering operation very noisy.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 364,103 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 363,945 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 363,266 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 362,351 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 362,310 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 359,484 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 359,452 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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E956 KYL is a 1987 Mercedes Camper in Red with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 129,243 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 E956 KYL, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E956 KYL is a 1987 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 8 September 1987.

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