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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Lower mirror cracked
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
beam benders fitted on head lamps
slight manifold exhaust blow
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Lower mirror cracked
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
beam benders fitted on head lamps
slight manifold exhaust blow
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
slight blow at manifold
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
slight blow on exhaust manifold
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
slight blow on exhaust manifold
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front knuckle joints (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of drag link arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
rear draglink end boot split
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
rear draglink end boot split
Nail in nearside rear tyre
drag link end boots split
front no plate damaged
front tyres odd wear and poor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
rear shock absorber top mountings slight play
slight play in both drag link and track rod ends
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drag link ends boots split
exhaust silencer baffles noisy
front no plate damaged
fuel tank corroded
odd wear front tyres
rear shock absorber top bolts signs of bolts being loose
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drag link ends boots split
exhaust silencer baffles noisy
front no plate damaged
fuel tank corroded
odd wear front tyres
rear shock absorber top bolts signs of bolts being loose
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Spare wheel insecure. O/s/r outer tyre sidewall has a deep cut. Front brake discs in poor condition.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
spare wheel insecure.o/s/r outer tyre outer sidewall has a deep cut.front brake discs in poor condition.
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J536 NLJ is a 1992 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
Across all 1992 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 125,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J536 NLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J536 NLJ is a 1992 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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