MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak
BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP MISSING-HOLES DRILLED IN PEDAL SURFACE.
CHASSIS EARTH LEAD O/S UNDERSIDE BROKEN.
N/S WASHERS POOR. N/S S/BELT SLOW TO RETRACT.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP MISSING-HOLES DRILLED IN PEDAL SURFACE.
CHASSIS EARTH LEAD O/S UNDERSIDE BROKEN.
N/S WASHERS POOR. N/S S/BELT SLOW TO RETRACT.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorhome?
Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J285 NLU is a 1992 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1992 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 153,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes Motorhome fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 249 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J285 NLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J285 NLU registered?
J285 NLU is a 1992 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1992.
Is J285 NLU safe to buy?
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