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K828 KWY

2003 Mercedes Camper

Cream Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

41,823 mi
Last recorded41,823 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Camper42,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK828 KWY
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 41,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 39,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 37,617 miles

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

steering has slight free play when rocking steering

Pass 3 May 2023 33,448 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 29,351 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 26,552 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 26,512 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

throttle pedal sticking

Pass 28 Apr 2020 20,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 19,082 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 19,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 16,012 miles

headlamp beam benders fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2018 16,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 12,647 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 12,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 12,642 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 10,610 miles

headlight aim deflectors fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 10,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

headlight aim deflectors fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 8,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

offside top mirror broken

Fail 13 Apr 2015 8,673 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

offside top mirror broken

Pass 24 Jun 2014 8,377 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 7,673 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 7,673 miles

Nearside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 7,670 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 7,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

VEHICLE HAS A SERIOUS DIESEL LEAK

Pass 5 Jul 2011 7,764 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jun 2011 7,646 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Mar 2010 6,128 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 6,128 miles

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 135 miles

Oil leak

all 6 tyres perished

Fail 24 Mar 2009 135 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

all 6 tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2008 112,822 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 112,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 111,912 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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K828 KWY is a 2003 Mercedes Camper in Cream with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,044 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 K828 KWY, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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K828 KWY is a 2003 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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