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F537 UDX

1989 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

230,701 mi
Last recorded230,701 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Camper159,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF537 UDX
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 230,701 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 230,685 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 227,709 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Dec 2024 227,707 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 224,087 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 223,330 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 223,322 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective drag link locking bolt loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 222,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 222,524 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 221,615 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 221,615 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 215,260 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 215,260 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 211,149 miles

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

Headlamp converters fitted

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

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

Some corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Sep 2017 210,692 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

under side of vehicle heverly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 210,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

under side of vehicle heverly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 204,795 miles

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

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

headlamp converters fitted

one exhaust mounting missing,system adequately supported

Pass 24 Aug 2015 197,122 miles

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

headlamp converters fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 197,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

headlamp converters fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 197,107 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

propshaft gater missing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 194,859 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2013 194,859 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2012 184,915 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 178,343 miles

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

o/s front marker inoprative

Fail 6 Jul 2011 178,343 miles

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

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

o/s front marker inoprative

Pass 7 Jun 2010 170,409 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 166,373 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 156,241 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 150,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 150,404 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 147,119 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 147,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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F537 UDX is a 1989 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F537 UDX, 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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F537 UDX is a 1989 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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