Mercedes Motorhome Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes Motorhome car check
Is the Mercedes Motorhome reliable? We analysed 14,848 real MOT tests across 847 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes Motorhome is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and fog lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes Motorhome.
Mercedes Motorhome Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes Motorhome. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes Motorhome MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes Motorhome to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes Motorhome Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mercedes Motorhome fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mercedes Motorhome Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes Motorhome owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes Motorhome MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes Motorhome year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 98 | 83.7% | 24,514 | 33,762 | 49,874 |
| 2010 | 238 | 88.7% | 21,732 | 35,238 | 60,731 |
| 2009 | 324 | 87.3% | 21,439 | 37,420 | 57,239 |
| 2008 | 572 | 85.7% | 21,072 | 35,738 | 53,277 |
| 2007 | 839 | 85.0% | 24,083 | 38,334 | 57,881 |
| 2006 | 883 | 84.0% | 23,406 | 36,773 | 55,050 |
| 2005 | 1,102 | 81.6% | 24,464 | 40,047 | 61,536 |
| 2004 | 1,322 | 80.8% | 27,194 | 45,861 | 71,969 |
| 2003 | 1,051 | 79.4% | 29,206 | 47,355 | 73,006 |
| 2002 | 1,190 | 78.5% | 42,752 | 61,810 | 99,781 |
| 2001 | 810 | 77.7% | 35,218 | 62,252 | 115,394 |
| 2000 | 507 | 77.9% | 40,909 | 60,215 | 93,593 |
| 1999 | 530 | 76.0% | 48,721 | 77,932 | 111,686 |
| 1998 | 419 | 73.5% | 78,119 | 129,562 | 179,053 |
| 1997 | 183 | 75.4% | 56,419 | 133,133 | 203,306 |
| 1996 | 291 | 71.5% | 99,553 | 129,910 | 203,576 |
| 1995 | 218 | 72.0% | 74,992 | 142,054 | 234,151 |
| 1994 | 282 | 64.5% | 96,325 | 164,117 | 305,806 |
| 1993 | 212 | 67.0% | 84,281 | 138,976 | 228,823 |
| 1992 | 369 | 72.9% | 108,324 | 153,284 | 203,037 |
How Long Does a Mercedes Motorhome Last?
Based on 847 Mercedes Motorhome vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes Motorhome Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes Motorhome MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes Motorhome
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.7% MOT pass rate from 238 tests
61.3% MOT pass rate from 191 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes Motorhome is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.7% across 238 tests. The 1983 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mercedes Motorhome Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Motorhome THIS CAR | 76.7% | 14,848 | 66,873 mi | 45 yrs |
| Mercedes Unknown | 79.2% | 11,881 | 102,484 mi | 39 yrs |
| Mercedes Camper | 74.6% | 8,342 | 82,260 mi | 47 yrs |
| Mercedes Ml 250 | 81.3% | 7,460 | 78,586 mi | 20 yrs |
| Ford Focus Zetec 100 | 81.7% | 8,898 | 91,028 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate) and the Mercedes Camper (74.6% pass rate), the Mercedes Motorhome sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mercedes MotorhomeShould you buy a used Mercedes Motorhome?
The Mercedes Motorhome has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.7% across 14,848 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Mercedes Motorhome are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (249 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (245), and fog lamp not working (183). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Mercedes Motorhome owner drives around 2,214 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Mercedes Motorhome models stay on UK roads for around 45 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.