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E260 AUJ

1988 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,729 mi
Last recorded148,729 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Hymer148,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE260 AUJ
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 148,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 148,289 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 148,289 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 147,663 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive load sensing valve lever mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front step area corroded

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 28 Aug 2024 147,662 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure u bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive load sensing valve lever mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front step area corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring splayed

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 11 Sep 2023 146,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 145,017 miles

Offside Rear spring separating

water tank mnts corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 145,015 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear spring separating

water tank mnts corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 143,865 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper corner insecure

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view smoke residue on front screen and side windows (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler neck rubber pipe deteriorated

hand brake cable return spring corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 143,371 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor / cab area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area corroded

slight gas leak from exhaust [ exhaust system corroded ]

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Sep 2020 143,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor / cab area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring splayed

slight gas leak from exhaust [ exhaust system corroded ]

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Sep 2019 140,383 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake outer cable corroding

Offside Rear leaf spring splayed slightly

exhaust tail pipe and clamp corroded

exhaust tail pipe rubber mounting deteriorated

fuel filler rubber neck at rear perrished

slight oil leak from engine

towing socket damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2019 140,381 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel tank insecure corroded at mounting area (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake outer cable corroding

Offside Rear leaf spring splayed slightly

exhaust tail pipe and clamp corroded

exhaust tail pipe rubber mounting deteriorated

fuel filler rubber neck at rear perrished

slight oil leak from engine

towing socket damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2018 137,039 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front step / box section corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe clamp corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 137,038 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak intermediate pipe broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front step / box section corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe clamp corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 133,480 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2017 133,479 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2016 129,896 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

slight dampness around fuel tank drain bung

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Sep 2016 129,895 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under body around storage tank mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

slight dampness around fuel tank drain bung

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Sep 2015 128,129 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 127,674 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 200,038 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 199,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 188,953 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 188,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 186,858 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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E260 AUJ is a 1988 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 148,607 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 E260 AUJ, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E260 AUJ is a 1988 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for E260 AUJ shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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