MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear body crossmember corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion rear body crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Rear Body has slight corrosion rear body crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
water tank insecure
Rear bumper insecure
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
front discs slightly corroded
rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn
slight corossion to offside front step/floor
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
front discs slightly corroded
rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn
slight corossion to offside front step/floor
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Hymer?
Based on 7,168 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A988 PAE is a 2003 Mercedes Hymer in Beige with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 46,458 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 Hymer fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A988 PAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes Hymer typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A988 PAE is a 2003 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 12 May 2003.
Is A988 PAE safe to buy?
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