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K404 KYG

1992 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

250,173 mi
Last recorded250,173 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes Camper138,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK404 KYG
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 250,173 miles

ALL brake hoses covered with black paint

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 247,751 miles

ALL brake hoses covered with black paint

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 245,010 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 244,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 242,647 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 242,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 241,891 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 236,677 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 236,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 226,292 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 226,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 214,013 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 199,144 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi join. (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak Engine. ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Passenger (left hand drive) (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 185,959 miles

exhaust silencer baffles loose

Fail 20 Jun 2016 185,950 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust silencer baffles loose

Pass 16 Jun 2015 172,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 172,144 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 162,624 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 161,792 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 160,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 160,053 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 157,531 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 153,230 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 143,336 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2009 125,847 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 112,539 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 103,539 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 103,539 miles

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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K404 KYG is a 1992 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 138,544 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 K404 KYG, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K404 KYG registered?

K404 KYG is a 1992 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K404 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K404 KYG shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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