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WA05 GDE

2005 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

119,094 mi
Last recorded119,094 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Camper45,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 GDE
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 119,094 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 119,088 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2025 111,096 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 111,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,049 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 106,049 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

HANDBRAKE CABLE RUBBING AGAINST EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 11 Jul 2023 101,066 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 101,066 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,981 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,728 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 90,724 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 88,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion in one place (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 88,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion in one place (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 88,021 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,591 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,606 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,615 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,455 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,071 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 50,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,992 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 47,992 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,251 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 45,945 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 45,945 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,439 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,979 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 38,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,787 miles

rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

slight lift in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,779 miles

all brake discs have corrosion on surfaces but opperate correctly.

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

various light underbody corrosion.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 26,779 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake discs have corrosion on surfaces but opperate correctly.

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

various light underbody corrosion.

Pass 9 Feb 2008 18,770 miles

both wiper blades slightly split on the ends

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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WA05 GDE is a 2005 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 45,114 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 WA05 GDE, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WA05 GDE registered?

WA05 GDE is a 2005 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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