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F27 CCT

1988 Mercedes Camper

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,718 mi
Last recorded100,718 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Camper78,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF27 CCT
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 100,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 88,201 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box slight leak from seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 87,629 miles

2x roof marker lights n/w

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear wheels (wheel arch extensions missing) (5.2.3 (f))

slight lift in both front axle king pins

Pass 21 Mar 2022 196,845 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 196,830 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step to cab rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step to cab rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch corroded repaired but not to specification (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 191,531 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 191,524 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible hose and brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 188,361 miles

body corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 10 Jun 2019 188,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jun 2018 186,168 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside and nearside seat belts not fitted.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 186,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside and nearside seat belts not fitted.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 184,768 miles

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

No front seat belts fitted

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

Steering box damp and has slight play in it also the pipes are corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 184,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

No front seat belts fitted

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

Steering box damp and has slight play in it also the pipes are corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 18,140 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 177,957 miles

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

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

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight leak from steering box

Fail 29 May 2014 173,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2014 173,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2013 167,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 57,658 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 161,040 miles

Both front engine mountings worn.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 163,781 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 163,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r inner tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r light lens broken

throtle pedal rubber missing

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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F27 CCT is a 1988 Mercedes Camper in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 78,398 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 F27 CCT, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F27 CCT is a 1988 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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