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148,729 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
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
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
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))
Offside Rear spring separating
water tank mnts corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Hymer?
Based on 7,168 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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