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J536 NLJ

1992 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

179,977 mi
Last recorded179,977 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes Motor Caravan125,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ536 NLJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 179,977 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 173,978 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 170,578 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 163,534 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 160,650 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 150,042 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 150,032 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 145,349 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight blow at manifold

Pass 9 Jul 2019 142,228 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight blow on exhaust manifold

Fail 26 Jun 2019 142,149 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 138,762 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 138,761 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 138,712 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 13,707 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 134,469 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 132,465 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 132,449 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2014 130,689 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 130,671 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2013 127,658 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 125,135 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 125,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 122,533 miles

rear draglink end boot split

Fail 28 Apr 2011 122,515 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 117,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 115,610 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 115,582 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 112,931 miles

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.

Fail 5 Jul 2007 112,931 miles

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.

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Caravan?

Based on 5,669 MOT tests across 350 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
1,905
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
position lamp(s) not working 97
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77
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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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What year was J536 NLJ registered?

J536 NLJ is a 1992 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J536 NLJ safe to buy?

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