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J698 JUY

1992 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,680 mi
Last recorded144,680 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes Camper138,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ698 JUY
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 144,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 142,983 miles

Nearside Rear body outrigger corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 142,982 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear body outrigger corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 140,586 miles

Offside Front flexi hose ferruls corroded

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 140,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened u bolts corroded and broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front flexi hose ferruls corroded

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

fuel tank mountings corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 138,544 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 138,465 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Wiper motor slow

Pass 7 Jul 2016 136,391 miles

Multiple areas of corrosion to chassis/axles/leaf springs

Fail 4 Jul 2016 136,390 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.2.C.1c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Multiple areas of corrosion to chassis/axles/leaf springs

Pass 4 Jun 2015 134,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all chassis and suspension components corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2014 131,272 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

O/S/F tyre has splits in sidewall

O/S/R outer tyre has splits in sidewall

Pass 23 Jul 2013 129,213 miles

brush off and waxoyl to chassis advised

front and rear brake hose ferules rusty

general chassis corrosion

offside front tyre wall perished

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 126,760 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 123,179 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

new drive belt needed

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 May 2010 119,207 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 114,033 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 107,835 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 102,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 102,113 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 97,581 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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J698 JUY is a 1992 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J698 JUY, 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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J698 JUY is a 1992 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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