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S101 SEL

1998 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,107 mi
Last recorded100,107 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Camper143,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 SEL
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 100,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes, various places (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes, load sensing valve to rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills, outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside rear lower inner corner panelling, just outside rear spring shackle mounts prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail at towing eye, just outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 100,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes, various places (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes, load sensing valve to rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills, outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside rear lower inner corner panelling, just outside rear spring shackle mounts prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail at towing eye, just outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 99,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 98,068 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

air bag light does not illuminate

Fail 14 Feb 2022 98,068 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 96,489 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 95,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3x stonchips (3.2 (a) (i))

play in both front shockers N/S worse

Fail 1 Nov 2019 95,391 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3x stonchips (3.2 (a) (i))

play in both front shockers N/S worse

Pass 13 Oct 2018 91,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 91,815 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2017 89,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 89,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s front tyres rubber perished

Pass 26 Mar 2015 87,172 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 85,858 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 85,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 81,774 miles

Offside 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 Mar 2012 81,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 79,592 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 78,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,128 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 75,875 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,009 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 65,907 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 63,158 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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S101 SEL is a 1998 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S101 SEL, 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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S101 SEL is a 1998 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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