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T157 LYB

1999 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,321 mi
Last recorded66,321 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Camper82,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 LYB
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 66,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 66,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 65,477 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 63,990 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 63,990 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,934 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 62,920 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, 2 x places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 61,439 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 61,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 60,884 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear light damage

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 58,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,328 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery tray corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2018 54,293 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery tray corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,342 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,347 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 50,347 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Mar 2015 48,259 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 8 Jan 2014 45,506 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 40,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side and off side front andrear discs deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,513 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

both front tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking (attention required)

slight movement,nearside headlamp reflector

Pass 28 May 2009 32,452 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 27,422 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 27,410 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 24,818 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 21,592 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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T157 LYB is a 1999 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 82,418 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 T157 LYB, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T157 LYB is a 1999 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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