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E459 EDV

1971 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,285 mi
Last recorded104,285 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE459 EDV
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 104,285 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 103,922 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 103,097 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 102,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 102,617 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 101,558 miles

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

Cab has corrosion in many areas

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 101,558 miles

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

Cab has corrosion in many areas

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 100,406 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

corrosion around cab

Fail 14 Apr 2018 100,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside mirror cracked

corrosion around cab

Pass 22 Apr 2017 98,761 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,094 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,897 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 94,015 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2014 94,015 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2012 83,708 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 91,804 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 86,022 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 84,751 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 82,901 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 81,376 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 76,526 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 76,526 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 May 2005 75,048 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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E459 EDV is a 1971 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E459 EDV, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E459 EDV registered?

E459 EDV is a 1971 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is E459 EDV safe to buy?

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