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A9 FSM

2003 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

56,958 mi
Last recorded56,958 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Camper42,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FSM
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 56,958 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 54,977 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 51,942 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 50,628 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 49,039 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 48,534 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 48,534 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 48,474 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,420 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 48,420 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,994 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 47,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,888 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 47,888 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,606 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,710 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,233 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,510 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 34,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,251 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,632 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 24,133 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,133 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 22,326 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,671 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,048 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 16,048 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 12,845 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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A9 FSM is a 2003 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,044 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 A9 FSM, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A9 FSM registered?

A9 FSM is a 2003 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is A9 FSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 FSM shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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