Mercedes Motor Home

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 300 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

75%

Total Tests

300

Model Years

1999 to 2005

Years Covered

About the Mercedes Motor Home

The Mercedes Motor Home was MOT tested 300 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (1999 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1999) averages 95,958 miles, while the newest (2005) averages 87,676 miles.

Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the Motor Home is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2700cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£410

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,841

Per month£237/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 2005 details

How reliable is the Mercedes Motor Home?

vs average of all models-7% (82% avg)

vs Mercedes brand average-12% (87% avg)

Mercedes Motor Home by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2005	69%	42	87,676 mi
2004	87%	31	54,915 mi
2003	73%	84	71,372 mi
2002	70%	70	90,013 mi
2001	81%	37	76,901 mi
1999	72%	36	95,958 mi

Questions about the Mercedes Motor Home

Is the Mercedes Motor Home reliable?

Across its 6 model years in our data (1999 to 2005), the Mercedes Motor Home averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 300 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.