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R852 SCW

1998 Mercedes Camper

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

96,627 mi
Last recorded96,627 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Camper143,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 SCW
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 96,627 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 96,587 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 96,492 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 96,367 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg, behind to tow eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,467 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,661 miles

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,810 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 85,799 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

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 11 Aug 2015 79,991 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing lift (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,442 miles

Centre Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,517 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,728 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,154 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 27 Jul 2010 63,348 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,236 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 60,713 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 51,655 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,984 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 46,984 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 46,940 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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R852 SCW is a 1998 Mercedes Camper in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 143,370 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 R852 SCW, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R852 SCW registered?

R852 SCW is a 1998 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R852 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 SCW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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