MOT Status
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104,109 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front both front track rod end boots over-sized and not secure however they are preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Front end outline marker not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front both front track rod end boots over-sized and not secure however they are preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Front end outline marker not working
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation slightly. Imbalance about 28% on application
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All rear tyres starting to perish/crack in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B under 40mm cicle (3.2 (a) (i))
underbody/chassis undersealed
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
park brake just meets efficiency.
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gaiters split (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
park brake just meets efficiency.
Throttle sticks
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear inner tyre cracking on inner edge.
How Reliable is the Mercedes Hymer?
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F938 DFV is a 1988 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 F938 DFV, 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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What year was F938 DFV registered?
F938 DFV is a 1988 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 6 December 1988.
Is F938 DFV safe to buy?
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