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F539 WEH

1988 Mercedes Camper

Cream Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,642 mi
Last recorded87,642 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Camper78,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF539 WEH
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 87,642 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,627 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 85,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 81,391 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 80,250 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,818 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper inner wheel arch corroded/deteriorated

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,655 miles

Front headlamp mounting panel corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively both nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 77,837 miles

Front slight play in front king-pins

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 76,867 miles

Number plate lamps dull

Offside front inner wheel arch becoming corroded

Very minor earth fault on all rear lamps - But not seriously effecting the use of other lamps

Fail 15 Aug 2018 76,867 miles

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

Number plate lamps dull

Offside front inner wheel arch becoming corroded

Very minor earth fault on all rear lamps - But not seriously effecting the use of other lamps

Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,852 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 76,852 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,834 miles

Minor electrical fault on rear lamps but not adversely effecting the use of another lamp

Slight drag/bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 15 Jun 2016 76,834 miles

Minor electrical fault on rear lamps but not adversely effecting the use of another lamp

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

Slight drag/bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 14 Feb 2014 72,646 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,023 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 72,023 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,412 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 71,412 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 70,139 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 70,134 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 68,811 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 68,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 66,886 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 66,882 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s parking brake low

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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F539 WEH is a 1988 Mercedes Camper in Cream with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 F539 WEH, 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 F539 WEH registered?

F539 WEH is a 1988 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 2 September 1988.

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