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S357 LHG

1998 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,444 mi
Last recorded149,444 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Camper143,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 LHG
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 149,444 miles

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Mar 2025 147,493 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 4 Mar 2025 147,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 2 Apr 2024 146,812 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link slight play

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link slight play

Reverse lights not working

Pass 21 Mar 2023 145,442 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 145,442 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 144,636 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 143,370 miles

Nearside Front Antiroll bar droplink slight play

Offside Front Antiroll bar droplink slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2021 143,370 miles

Nearside Front Antiroll bar droplink slight play

Offside Front Antiroll bar droplink slight play

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 142,500 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 142,500 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 140,558 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust pipe corroded and slight leak of gases

Pass 23 Mar 2018 138,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 138,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 128,531 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 124,579 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,232 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 97,300 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,344 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,028 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 75,971 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,045 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 43,508 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,552 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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S357 LHG is a 1998 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S357 LHG, 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 S357 LHG registered?

S357 LHG is a 1998 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 21 November 1998.

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