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FIG 5829

2001 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,743 mi
Last recorded50,743 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Camper45,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 5829
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 50,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2024 49,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 49,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension component corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 49,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,446 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,286 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,298 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,539 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,320 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 45,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens frosted low output of light source (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens frosted low output of light source (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all wipers not clearing screen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,657 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe has holes in it (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,937 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 42,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,580 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,889 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,770 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 37,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,666 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 33,530 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 31,450 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,142 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,602 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 23,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,303 miles

Nearside 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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FIG 5829 is a 2001 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FIG 5829, 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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How do I check the history of FIG 5829?

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What year was FIG 5829 registered?

FIG 5829 is a 2001 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is FIG 5829 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 5829 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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