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E187 GSR

1988 Mercedes Camper

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,529 mi
Last recorded74,529 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Camper78,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE187 GSR
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 74,529 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 73,635 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 73,364 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 72,418 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 9 Jul 2021 72,206 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper side marker light inop

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 72,168 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 72,117 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 70,544 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 67,023 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 67,021 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 67,021 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Central Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Central Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2016 66,846 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 66,356 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,286 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 66,229 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 66,082 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 65,740 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 65,735 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 65,579 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 65,172 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 64,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 64,141 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 62,795 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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E187 GSR is a 1988 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 E187 GSR, 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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What year was E187 GSR registered?

E187 GSR is a 1988 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 12 January 1988.

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