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K425 NGN

1993 Mercedes Camper

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,946 mi
Last recorded81,946 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes Camper145,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK425 NGN
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 81,946 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

steering on lock to lock has tight spots

Pass 2 Aug 2024 81,096 miles

Front Slight play in king pins

Fail 29 May 2024 80,901 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside 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))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from the drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower a piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

lift in king pins

Pass 5 Dec 2019 77,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,622 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 79,529 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,343 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 77,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

flywheel cover missing

tyre has cut in side wall but not to cords n/s/f

tyre has cut in side wall but not to cords n/s/r/i

wireing broken at tow bar socket

Pass 22 Jan 2013 77,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

flywheel cover missing

tyre has cut in side wall but not to cords n/s/f

tyre has cut in side wall but not to cords n/s/r/i

wireing broken at tow bar socket

Pass 27 Jan 2012 76,559 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 76,533 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,173 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s top indicator not working

o/s body damage

stop not working

Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,576 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 74,576 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 72,740 miles

o/s rear foot and parking brake performance could be better

Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,678 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 69,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 60,793 miles

bell housing loose on gearbox

vehicle presented as a class 4 camper, advise presenter that equiptment requires further securing as to meet requirements of fixed equiptment for class 4 camper.

Fail 30 Nov 2005 60,730 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

bell housing cover loose to gearbox

bumper insecure

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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K425 NGN is a 1993 Mercedes Camper in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 145,599 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 Camper fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K425 NGN, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K425 NGN registered?

K425 NGN is a 1993 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 2 July 1993.

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