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TAB 30Y

2003 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,866 mi
Last recorded59,866 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Camper42,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAB 30Y
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 59,866 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 59,848 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 58,377 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 57,452 miles

FRONT AXLE & SUSPENSION ARMS CORROSION

Fail 17 Oct 2023 57,451 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TAILPIPE HOLED / RUSTY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT AXLE & SUSPENSION ARMS CORROSION

Pass 9 Nov 2018 56,818 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,224 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 56,195 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,610 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,769 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,261 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,568 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 38,433 miles

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

o/s/f disc pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,694 miles

front discs pitted

front tyres and n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,078 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 29,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,574 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,569 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,745 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 13,548 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,809 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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TAB 30Y is a 2003 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,044 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 TAB 30Y, 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 23 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 TAB 30Y registered?

TAB 30Y is a 2003 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is TAB 30Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAB 30Y shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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