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E22 TAP

1993 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

274,776 mi
Last recorded274,776 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes Hymer149,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 TAP
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 274,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 274,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 271,282 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 271,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 271,281 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 262,943 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 18 Oct 2018 254,286 miles

Nearside Front indicator colour

Nearside Front wheel bearing play

n/s and o/s rear chassis corrosion

n/s and o/s rear shocker lower bushes starting to perish

Pass 30 Dec 2017 242,723 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 237,545 miles

Nearside Rear back plate moist with oil

Offside Front tyre ware to outer edge

Offside Rear chassis corroded

both track rod ends gaitors split

Pass 2 Dec 2015 228,622 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 221,566 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 208,320 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 200,157 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 189,766 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 175,337 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 162,848 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 156,696 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 156,696 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 150,295 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 150,295 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 141,033 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 134,320 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 134,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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E22 TAP is a 1993 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 149,950 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 E22 TAP, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E22 TAP registered?

E22 TAP is a 1993 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is E22 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E22 TAP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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