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A11 UVB

1985 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

158,931 mi
Last recorded158,931 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes Camper86,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 UVB
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 158,931 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 157,523 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 156,337 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 155,050 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 150,508 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 149,051 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 143,742 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 141,816 miles

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

Front Wiper motor slow

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 141,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Front Wiper motor slow

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 141,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Brake pipes corroded

General corrosion to vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2016 139,113 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

inner wings corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 139,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

inner wings corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 135,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

chassis and suspension corroded

rear o/s tyre just legal low traed

Pass 20 Mar 2015 135,758 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

chassis and suspension corroded

rear o/s tyre just legal low traed

Fail 30 Jun 2014 133,454 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

noise on rotation of the front and frear wheels

steps / inner sills corroded holed

Pass 7 Mar 2014 132,656 miles

off side front door poor

tail pipe poor

anti roll bar links worn on front

hand brake feels poor poss cable

most body work poor and corroded

near side front seat not fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2013 126,989 miles

body work very poor

off side door step heavey corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2012 119,671 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 115,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

radiator poor

Pass 2 Mar 2010 107,975 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 107,975 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 98,523 miles

Some surface corrosion of metal brake pipes.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 88,888 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 88,878 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 76,361 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 69,329 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 69,329 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipe corroding

o/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

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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A11 UVB is a 1985 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 86,236 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 A11 UVB, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A11 UVB is a 1985 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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