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H872 NLJ

1990 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

213,501 mi
Last recorded213,501 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes Camper141,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH872 NLJ
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 213,501 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front roll bar eye bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Mar 2025 210,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both eye bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general corrosion throughout

offside rear mudflap loose

Fail 12 Jul 2024 210,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect back plate loose (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both eye bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion throughout

Pass 3 Sep 2022 203,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 202,474 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 198,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 196,302 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 192,520 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 185,646 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 185,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 180,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 174,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 171,351 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 171,351 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 170,897 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

o/s/r inner tyre has slight perish outer wall

Pass 9 Oct 2012 158,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2011 152,741 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 152,741 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 144,231 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 132,087 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front drag link end boot split

nearside and offside engine mountings worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 132,087 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front drag link end boot split

nearside and offside engine mountings worn

Pass 10 Nov 2008 123,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2008 123,735 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 123,691 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2006 123,323 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 108,342 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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H872 NLJ is a 1990 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 141,258 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 H872 NLJ, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H872 NLJ is a 1990 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 14 November 1990.

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