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H983 NLJ

1991 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

213,213 mi
Last recorded213,213 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes Camper146,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH983 NLJ
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 213,213 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 209,985 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside tape and beam deflector fitted to headlamp

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside tape and beam deflector fitted to headlamp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 14 Apr 2025 209,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (left hand drive) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (lefthand drive) (4.1.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 5 Apr 2024 206,159 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam deflectors fitted . (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 206,159 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam deflectors fitted . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 201,888 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 197,945 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 191,139 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 191,139 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 186,012 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 186,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 180,627 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 180,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 172,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 166,363 miles

Front brake imbalance @ 18%

Fail 2 Nov 2016 166,353 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 164,476 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 161,960 miles

front disc rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2013 159,278 miles

front disc rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2012 157,107 miles

front disc rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2011 154,151 miles

front disc rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2010 150,720 miles

wear front disc

Pass 11 Nov 2009 147,223 miles

wear front disc

Pass 12 Nov 2008 143,728 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f brake disc rusted

Pass 16 Nov 2007 132,748 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 119,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 119,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 108,830 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 108,830 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak from gearbox

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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H983 NLJ is a 1991 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 146,303 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 H983 NLJ, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H983 NLJ registered?

H983 NLJ is a 1991 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 4 February 1991.

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