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J285 NLU

1992 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

252,671 mi
Last recorded252,671 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes Motorhome153,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 NLU
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 252,671 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 252,671 miles

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 251,696 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 251,679 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 250,801 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 250,742 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2012

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 235,200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 228,744 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2010 228,744 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 226,167 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 212,287 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 212,287 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 196,681 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorhome?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
2,214
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245
fog lamp not working 183
position lamp(s) not working 175
brake binding 170
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for J285 NLU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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