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F517 KUD

1989 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,159 mi
Last recorded64,159 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Camper159,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF517 KUD
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 64,159 miles

Emissions unable to be completed throttle keeps sticking and over revving (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cab (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chass/leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chas/leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel ach by top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front upper lights not working

Pass 27 Jun 2022 63,649 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 63,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 62,867 miles

Nearside Front inner wheelarch corroded

Offside Front inner wheelarch corroded

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 23 Oct 2019 61,886 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 61,886 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,593 miles

outline running lamps not working front

Fail 18 Sep 2018 61,543 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

outline running lamps not working front

Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,752 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 60,674 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator split (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gatorsplit (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 gator split (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting bracket has corroded through (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2017 60,620 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,660 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,719 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,528 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 35,528 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,034 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 32,263 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,833 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 31,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F517 KUD is a 1989 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 159,246 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 F517 KUD, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F517 KUD is a 1989 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 20 April 1989.

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