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B14 REY

1990 Mercedes Hymer

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,521 mi
Last recorded87,521 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes Hymer123,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 REY
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 87,521 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 87,521 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 86,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 86,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 84,177 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 84,177 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,752 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,029 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,282 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 73,661 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 73,661 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,426 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,154 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Hymer?

Based on 7,168 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,444
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 199
fog lamp not working 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85
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B14 REY is a 1990 Mercedes Hymer in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 123,223 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 B14 REY, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B14 REY is a 1990 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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