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J1 HYM

1997 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,741 mi
Last recorded128,741 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Camper145,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 HYM
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 128,741 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 128,270 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 128,123 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 128,032 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 127,754 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 127,731 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 127,124 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 126,690 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 126,645 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 125,661 miles

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

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

exhaust rusting and slight blow

handbrake travel

lift in both frt ball joints

rust to suspension componants

Fail 13 Jul 2018 125,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust rusting and slight blow

handbrake travel

lift in both frt ball joints

rust to suspension componants

Pass 12 Jul 2017 121,913 miles

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

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

handbrake effort getting low

Pass 2 Jun 2016 113,654 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 102,110 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 94,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,038 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,298 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 92,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,255 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 90,323 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 85,792 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 82,405 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake has long travel

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 79,277 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 79,277 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J1 HYM is a 1997 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 145,676 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 J1 HYM, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J1 HYM registered?

J1 HYM is a 1997 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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