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B825 MLM

1984 Mercedes Camper

Cream Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

228,322 mi
Last recorded228,322 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes Camper137,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB825 MLM
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 228,322 miles

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 226,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 226,296 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 225,140 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end slightly misaligned both (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2023 225,140 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end slightly misaligned both (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 224,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end slightly misaligned both (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2022 224,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end slightly misaligned both (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 221,652 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 221,563 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 219,947 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 219,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe to Manifold Bolt Missing (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 217,919 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 217,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 214,533 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 214,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 214,223 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Emissions not tested due to excessive blue smoke at idle

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 21,947 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust Brkt Loose on middle boxes

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 21,947 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust Brkt Loose on middle boxes

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 211,945 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 211,921 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Radiator deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2010 208,059 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise-body corroded and in general poor condition

advise-low brake effort recording on nearside rear service brake compared to offside rear

different size tyres on fronts, fitted as pair, compared to size fitted onto rear(fitted as matching set of four)

marginal pass on front braking balance 23%

Fail 8 Apr 2010 208,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 207,979 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 207,979 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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B825 MLM is a 1984 Mercedes Camper in Cream with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 B825 MLM, 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.

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B825 MLM is a 1984 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 25 September 1984.

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