Is the Mercedes Camper reliable?

The Mercedes Camper has an average MOT pass rate of 82% across 7 years, based on 287 tests in 2024. That's 0 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2005 with a 96% pass rate.

Which year Mercedes Camper is best?

The 2005 Mercedes Camper has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 62%. There's a 34 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Mercedes Camper Running Costs, MOT Pass Rates & Reliability

Mercedes Camper

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 287 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

82%

Total Tests

287

Best Year

2005 (96%)

Years Covered

How reliable is the Mercedes Camper?

vs national average+0% (82% avg)

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

Best to worst year spread34 percentage points

Mercedes Camper by Year

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

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About the Mercedes Camper

The Mercedes Camper has been tested 287 times in 2024 MOT data across 7 model years (1999 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2005 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 46 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 62%. With a 34 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

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.

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