Mercedes Camper

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 287 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

82%

Total Tests

287

Model Years

1999 to 2007

Years Covered

About the Mercedes Camper

The Mercedes Camper was MOT tested 287 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (1999 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1999) averages 150,176 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 95,975 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the Camper is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2200cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£410

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,341

Per month£195/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2007 details

How reliable is the Mercedes Camper?

vs average of all models+0% (82% avg)

vs Mercedes brand average-5% (87% avg)

Mercedes Camper by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2007	90%	41	95,975 mi
2005	96%	46	64,213 mi
2004	86%	44	88,091 mi
2003	80%	45	65,773 mi
2002	73%	37	88,129 mi
2001	62%	34	92,253 mi
1999	85%	40	150,176 mi

Questions about the Mercedes Camper

Is the Mercedes Camper reliable?

Across its 7 model years in our data (1999 to 2007), the Mercedes Camper averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 287 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data.