Mercedes Motor home
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 300 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
300
Best Year
2004 (87%)
Years Covered
6
About the Mercedes Motor home
The Mercedes Motor home has been tested 300 times in 2026 MOT data across 6 model years (1999 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2004 model is the most reliable with a 87% pass rate from 31 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 69%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
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
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2005 detailsHow reliable is the Mercedes Motor home?
Mercedes Motor home by Year
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