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RX57 XAL

2007 Mercedes Camper

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,815 mi
Last recorded42,815 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes Camper37,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 XAL
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 42,815 miles

Side marker lights not working ( all)

Fail 3 Jul 2025 42,814 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust not in rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Reversing light aluminates instead of fog light (4.5.4 (b))

Side marker lights not working ( all)

Pass 11 Jul 2024 41,239 miles

Nearside Shock absorber dust cover broken and dropped down

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 41,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Shock absorber dust cover broken and dropped down

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 40,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 39,784 miles

chip in windscreen - not effecting drivers view

Pass 23 Mar 2021 37,091 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 34,808 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 31,782 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated H/BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 31,782 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated H/BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 29,105 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 29,091 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 25,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 24,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Centre propshaft mount colapsed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,273 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 20,273 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 14,560 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 14,542 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 7,920 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 7,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RX57 XAL is a 2007 Mercedes Camper in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 37,638 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 RX57 XAL, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX57 XAL registered?

RX57 XAL is a 2007 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is RX57 XAL safe to buy?

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