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C987 HFR

1985 Mercedes Camper

Cream Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

86,143 mi
Last recorded86,143 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes Camper86,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC987 HFR
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 86,143 miles

Both side repeaters white

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play both king pins.

Surface rust underside general/chassis etc.

Pass 24 Jun 2024 84,402 miles

Body corrosion

Front Repeaters fading.

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

Offside Front king pin slight play

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

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

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

Surface rust underside.

Fail 21 Jun 2024 84,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not working (4.5.3 (a))

Body corrosion

Front Repeaters fading.

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

Offside Front king pin slight play

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

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

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

Surface rust underside.

Pass 13 Jul 2023 82,260 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Surface rust underside.

Fail 13 Jul 2023 82,260 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Surface rust underside.

Pass 5 Jul 2022 79,076 miles

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

General surface underside rust.

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 79,076 miles

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

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

General surface underside rust.

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 76,816 miles

General underside rust

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

oil leak

slight exhaust leak

Fail 22 Jun 2021 76,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

slight exhaust leak

Pass 6 Jul 2020 74,623 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 74,079 miles

General corrosion to exhaust silencer, previous repair carried out. No leaks present

Slight play in steering system.

Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,607 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 71,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 70,130 miles

n/s water tank strap corroded

temp type fuel cap fitted / advise new one

Fail 13 Jun 2017 70,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

n/s water tank strap corroded

temp type fuel cap fitted / advise new one

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,575 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 68,575 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 66,405 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

offside mirror missing

Pass 21 May 2014 64,923 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,423 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 63,423 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2012 61,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 57,289 miles

slight oil leak o/s/r back plate

Fail 14 Apr 2011 57,282 miles

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

slight oil leak showing rear o/s back plate

Fail 11 Apr 2011 57,268 miles

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

front discs showing corrosion

slight oil leak showing rear o/s back plate

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,767 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket loose

front discs marked /corroded

o/s mirror wide angle glass missing

slight leak showing o/s rear back plate

two holes in body floor at rear o/s n/s

Fail 28 Apr 2010 53,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

exhaust front pipe bracket loose

front discs marked /corroded

o/s mirror wide angle glass missing

slight leak showing o/s rear back plate

two holes in body floor at rear o/s n/s

Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,986 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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C987 HFR is a 1985 Mercedes Camper in Cream with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 C987 HFR, 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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C987 HFR is a 1985 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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