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A78 EAU

1984 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,838 mi
Last recorded154,838 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes Camper137,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA78 EAU
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 154,838 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 154,829 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 152,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe, borderline. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Suspension bushes have age related wear.

Fail 10 Oct 2023 153,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe, borderline. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Suspension bushes have age related wear.

Pass 17 Oct 2022 151,766 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 151,750 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 148,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 145,498 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 145,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 140,941 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 140,926 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 136,275 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 134,161 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 130,557 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 126,167 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 124,118 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 123,511 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 123,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 121,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 121,208 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 117,460 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 116,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 116,024 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 112,517 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 108,878 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 104,646 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 99,891 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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A78 EAU is a 1984 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 1984 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 137,126 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 A78 EAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A78 EAU registered?

A78 EAU is a 1984 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A78 EAU safe to buy?

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