Mercedes Sprinter 1999 Automatic Petrol Camper Low Mileage, 1 year MOT

Mercedes Sprinter SWB 214 1999 W901 T1N Camper – £8,250

I bought this van last year with travel plans in mind, but circumstances have changed and it’s not getting the use it deserves. It’s just had a new starter battery fitted, and the leisure battery is only 6 months old, so it’s ready to go with a fresh MOT.

This is a low-mileage, petrol automatic T1N that’s been professionally converted and well maintained. It drives brilliantly (for a 26 year old van) and feels solid, even after a year with minimal use, it fired up straight away with the new battery and runs as it should. It has a couple of quirks due to a disability conversion so a test drive is welcome and recommended!

2.3L Petrol Automatic 4 Speed
Previous Disabled conversion (more detail further down)
61k miles
MOT due March 2017
Barely any body rust, the van has been kept inside for most of its life and some extra work has been done to prolong this – see further down for more detail.
Central locking
Power steering
Electric windows
Fully insulated rear (floor walls ceiling)
Small storage over cabin
Over bed storage
Table (seats 4 adults) doubles up as bed middle and outdoor table
Double sized bed (not full double but fits 2 average adults snugly, 5f10)
New leisure battery 100Ah hooked up via split charge relay & 200W Solar
Double Gas stove burner
Bottle of gas, regulator and isolator switches
Large Sink with 12V pump to run cold tap
10L fresh water and 10L waste containers
DAB Sony head unit with Pioneer dashboard speakers
Rear cabin lights, with touch lights over bed
Panel switch unit with 12V usb
Diesel heater 5KW (pretty overkill but lovely in the winter!)
16A Campsite Hook up AC to DC Battery Charger
Reverse camera
Custom CNC gear selector

Kettle, cutlery set, pots, pans, plates, cups all included
Spare key (in pieces due to the disabled conversion)

Previous Conversion Details –
In a previous life this was a disabled van. There were a number of specialist controls fitted – most have been removed and the steering returned to factory setup.
– Some of the controls remain from the steering and braking system but they do not affect how the van operates, it operates as stock and there are no issues.
– The panel on the dash was used to switch from steering wheel to joystick, this was fed via a separate hydraulic pump. The pump and controls have been removed and the steering has been reverted back to factory.
– Electric throttle – switch removed but mechanics in place in engine bay.
– Hand operated brake – Disconnected from pedal brake, lever remains in place but doesn’t operate.
– Electric / switch operated handbrake

Faults
– Dash gear readout doesn’t work (assumed that this is related to the conversion)
– The Handbrake light flickers on and off and does not represent the state of the handbrake, I assume this is due to the electric handbrake being fitted and the switch no longer registering.
– Recently the remote locking has stopped working, I think this may be a battery
– Prior to the conversion there was a small fire that melted some of the door trim and seat, this doesn’t cause any issue as all critical parts have been replaced.

Condition & Recent Work –
Just before I purchased it, the van had:
– Full service
– Welding underneath
– Undersealing
– Exhaust pipe repair

The van’s bodywork is good for its age. There’s minor rust appearing at the bottom of the passenger door and a few small spots elsewhere. I’ve tried to photograph these clearly, and having had this looked at by a bodywork specialist, there is no rust in any concerning places (like the chassis, the underneath is rust free and has been undersealed about a year ago). Structurally it’s solid and has clearly been looked after throughout it’s life.

Overall –
This is a practical, compact camper with very low miles for it’s age and has all the essential features – solar, diesel heater, hookup, electrics. It’s warm in winter, comfortable to sleep in, and very fun to drive.

Selling as plans haven’t come together and isn’t financially (or mechanically) viable for me to keep it unused.

Located in Penzance, Cornwall.

Any questions please ask.