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C242 URP

1986 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

246,917 mi
Last recorded246,917 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes Hymer122,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC242 URP
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 246,917 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 245,316 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 244,234 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 244,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 238,649 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 231,597 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 219,530 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 219,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

headlamps temp repair on beam patterns

Fail 27 Sep 2016 219,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 213,762 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 208,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 195,358 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 182,148 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 152,800 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 152,800 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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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.

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