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A187 FAL

1984 Mercedes Camper

Green Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,823 mi
Last recorded80,823 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes Camper137,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA187 FAL
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 80,823 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 79,322 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 78,850 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 78,750 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 77,609 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,904 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,849 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 76,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,777 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 75,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,975 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 72,103 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 72,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,010 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,851 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 68,851 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,361 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,348 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 66,348 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 66,184 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 61,212 miles

offside front wheel bearing requires attention soon

Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,215 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offsidefront tyre starting to crack

Fail 10 Mar 2007 59,215 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 4 Mar 2006 56,692 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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A187 FAL is a 1984 Mercedes Camper in Green with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 137,126 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A187 FAL, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A187 FAL registered?

A187 FAL is a 1984 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 27 June 1984.

Is A187 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A187 FAL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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