MOT Status
ValidMileage
246,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush shifted right over to one side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear appears to be leaking brake fluid. brakes working
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush shifted right over to one side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear appears to be leaking brake fluid. brakes working
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Underbody has a modified hole not affecting overall strength
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in front steering
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyres wearing on outer edges
headlamps temp repair on beam patterns
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyres wearing on outer edges
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Hymer?
Based on 7,168 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C242 URP is a 1986 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 122,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 C242 URP, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C242 URP registered?
C242 URP is a 1986 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 7 April 1986.
Is C242 URP safe to buy?
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