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P187 AWY

1996 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,250 mi
Last recorded24,250 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Camper154,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 AWY
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f brake binding

Fail 13 Aug 2013 24,212 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,156 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 24,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside rear iner tyre has cut in tread no crod shown

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear floor panel insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,570 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 17,900 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,900 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,980 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 10,773 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 10,728 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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P187 AWY is a 1996 Mercedes Camper in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 154,029 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 P187 AWY, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P187 AWY is a 1996 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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