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Y204 SCU

2001 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,673 mi
Last recorded90,673 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Camper45,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY204 SCU
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 90,673 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s, o/s (5.3.2 (d))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 88,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2024 88,254 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2023 85,157 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 75,826 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 68,826 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2021 68,016 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 67,750 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,155 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,625 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,687 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 59,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,247 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 57,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 52,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,397 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,664 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 43,264 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,918 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,752 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 32,703 miles

SPLITS IN NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR OUTER TYRES. LATTER BORDERLINE.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 32,703 miles

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

SPLITS IN NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR OUTER TYRES. LATTER BORDERLINE.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,166 miles

Nearside rear marker light broken.

Nearside rear outer tyre deflated.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 27,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside outline lights out.

Nearside rear marker light broken.

Nearside rear outer tyre deflated.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,456 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,265 miles

PARKING BRAKE PERCENTAGE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 8 Aug 2005 19,445 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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Y204 SCU is a 2001 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 45,515 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 Y204 SCU, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y204 SCU registered?

Y204 SCU is a 2001 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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