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R121 PRA

1997 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,883 mi
Last recorded152,883 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Camper145,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 PRA
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 152,883 miles

heavy underseal

Pass 1 Aug 2024 148,790 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 145,767 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 145,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Brake valve insecure (1.1.7 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 145,697 miles

Central Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit before fuel tank (bare wires) (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis behind rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg upper rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corner outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking near rear axle (constanly exhausting) (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting across the rear n/s to o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side steps (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing power steering pipe against power steering pipe (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 145,014 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour all (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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 Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 144,978 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour all (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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 Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 144,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working with lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit again (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working with lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body panel likely to become detached under vehicle (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 138,983 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 129,920 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 129,920 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 117,272 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 117,270 miles

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 111,261 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 111,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,533 miles

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

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

Note n/s/f door step slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 104,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bulk head getting rusty n/s/f

n/s rear n/s fog light damaged

rear brake discs rusty

rust hole in n/s inner step

Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,199 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front discs getting rusty

rear discs getting rusty

suspension front & rear getting rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2013 103,199 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front discs getting rusty

rear discs getting rusty

suspension front & rear getting rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2012 101,040 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake discs rusty

suspension getting rusty

worning light comes on dash

Fail 8 Nov 2011 99,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake discs worn

emissions visule only

Pass 8 Nov 2011 99,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake discs worn

emissions visule only

Pass 9 Nov 2010 98,661 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 98,193 miles

Nearside Air brake cylinder/actuator fractured (3.6.H.1c)

Offside Air brake cylinder/actuator fractured (3.6.H.1c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Marker Light Not Working

Pass 28 Sep 2005 34,739 miles

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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R121 PRA is a 1997 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 145,676 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 R121 PRA, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R121 PRA is a 1997 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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