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FA51 XCZ

2001 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

66,821 mi
Last recorded66,821 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Camper45,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XCZ
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 66,821 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underseal sprayed on all components underneath

Fail 13 Mar 2026 66,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underseal sprayed on all components underneath

Pass 21 Mar 2025 65,758 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underseal sprayed underneath

Pass 21 Mar 2024 64,409 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 62,527 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f and n/s/f seat rails worn

underseal sprayed on everything underneath

Pass 17 Mar 2022 60,185 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 60,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (X 2) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 56,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 56,874 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 53,952 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,544 miles

Offside two non-obligatory side lights not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 50,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside two non-obligatory side lights not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 45,709 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,444 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 45,441 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,288 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 44,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,009 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,646 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 42,080 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 41,191 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 27 May 2010 37,104 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,268 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,254 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,459 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 14,286 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 13,943 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 13,943 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 13,943 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 13,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Camper?

Based on 8,342 MOT tests across 487 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
2,050
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 155
position lamp(s) not working 148
Brake pipe excessively corroded 144
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 137
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FA51 XCZ is a 2001 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 45,515 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes Camper fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA51 XCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FA51 XCZ registered?

FA51 XCZ is a 2001 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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