Mercedes Camper
From 436 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 27 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 27 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 12 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 34.7% of failures are serious: 34.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £74.
Typical mileage
Half of all Campers tested had between 64,488 and 123,462 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 91,225 median miles, the Camper has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mercedes models
| Mercedes Unclassified | 77.5% |
| Mercedes Ml 250 | 85.7% |
Common questions
What is the Mercedes Camper MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes Camper has a 78.4% MOT pass rate based on 436 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes Camper?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes Camper is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes Camper at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes Camper is 91,225 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 64,488 and 123,462 miles.
Buying a used Camper?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 78.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £74 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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