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J227 UEW

1992 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

413,074 mi
Last recorded413,074 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes Camper138,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 UEW
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 413,074 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 412,089 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 403,065 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both Front And Rear Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Inner And Outer Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Inner And Outer Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 403,065 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Ends On Steering Box Arms (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner bulkhead and Wheel Arch Innside Engine Bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both Front And Rear Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Inner And Outer Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Inner And Outer Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 401,157 miles

corrosion and holes in offside bulkhead/inner wheel arch area and step area not in prescribed areas

nearside front wiper split

track rod end boots and steering idler boots slightly split

Pass 9 Jul 2015 400,390 miles

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

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

holes in pffside bulkhead outside 30cm prescribed area

Fail 9 Jul 2015 400,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

holes in pffside bulkhead outside 30cm prescribed area

Pass 11 Jun 2013 399,285 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 398,250 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 395,681 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r/outer tyre cut in tread area & n/s/r/inner cut in tread area

Pass 21 Jun 2010 394,299 miles

o/s & n/s front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 May 2009 393,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in n/s front floor pan/cross member

Fail 11 May 2009 393,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion in n/s front floor pan/cross member

Pass 27 May 2008 391,828 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion offside and nearside front floors

slight lift in offside and nearside kingpins

slight perishing of brake flexi pipes

Fail 20 May 2008 391,781 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion offside and nearside front floors

slight lift in offside and nearside kingpins

slight perishing of brake flexi pipes

Pass 19 Apr 2007 390,072 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 390,060 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Accelerator Pedal Missing

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust Clamp broken

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 389,524 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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J227 UEW is a 1992 Mercedes Camper in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 138,544 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 J227 UEW, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J227 UEW is a 1992 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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