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PL02 CWK

2002 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

60,496 mi
Last recorded60,496 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Camper68,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 CWK
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 60,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tyre is 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front wheel arch missing

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front fog light not working

Offside front wheel arch missing

Offside rear tyre is 12 years old

Fail 12 Jun 2026 60,486 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tyre is 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front wheel arch missing

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front fog light not working

Offside front wheel arch missing

Offside rear tyre is 12 years old

Pass 30 May 2025 59,862 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 59,324 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 57,435 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,435 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 54,626 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 54,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 54,110 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 54,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 49,656 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded from front silencer to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2019 49,585 miles

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 49,441 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 49,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2017 45,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Slight lift but within Mercedes tolerances, (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 38,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear advise service brake only just passed mot standard brakes might need attention,

Fail 6 May 2016 38,819 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Advise drivers seat forward and aft movement restricted by equipment stored behind seat,

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 36,180 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2015 36,180 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,267 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre dot codes yr 2000 and 2001

Fail 1 Apr 2014 29,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre dot codes yr 2000 and 2001

Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,787 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2013 23,712 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,314 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,326 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 20,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,178 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,229 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 10,227 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PL02 CWK is a 2002 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 68,494 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 PL02 CWK, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PL02 CWK is a 2002 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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