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F709 KEC

1998 Mercedes Camper

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,362 mi
Last recorded124,362 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Camper143,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF709 KEC
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 124,362 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,698 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 123,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 122,425 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 121,804 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 121,764 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

nearside lower mirror cracked

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2016 120,870 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 120,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers lower mirror glass has a crack.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 119,478 miles

drivers lower mirror glass has a crack,

fan belt slipping.

Pass 28 May 2013 118,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 117,733 miles

osr tyre has very low pressure

Pass 28 Apr 2010 114,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 108,530 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 108,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 103,314 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 97,278 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 97,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 97,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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F709 KEC is a 1998 Mercedes Camper in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 143,370 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 F709 KEC, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F709 KEC registered?

F709 KEC is a 1998 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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