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G603 HCW

1989 Mercedes Hymer

Cream Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,513 mi
Last recorded126,513 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Hymer123,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG603 HCW
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 126,513 miles

Nearside stop lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2022 125,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 122,545 miles

both front kingpins have slight movement

Pass 27 Aug 2020 119,806 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 119,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged x2 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged x2 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 109,005 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 108,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced effected by indicators (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both very slow (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 108,866 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front indicator lamp cracked

n/s/f & o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s/r & o/s/r lamp lenses cracked

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 108,822 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 108,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre cracked and perished but not cut to cords

Pass 4 Apr 2013 108,738 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

check rear brakes

grease prop shaft

oil spray under side

Pass 12 Jul 2011 108,424 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

nearside rear service brake effort slightly low

nearside secondry mirror missing

Pass 13 May 2010 107,454 miles

1 x ns mirror missing

front number plate slightly detiorated

Fail 11 May 2010 107,410 miles

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)

Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 x nearside mirror missing

front number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 28 Jan 2009 105,931 miles

2 x disability handles fitted to steering wheel

additional rear number plate nearside lamp not working

number plates slightly detiorated

Fail 28 Jan 2009 105,931 miles

2 x disability handles fitted to steering wheel

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

additional rear number plate nearside lamp not working

number plates slightly detiorated

Pass 23 Aug 2007 104,854 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 104,812 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 102,158 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 102,115 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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G603 HCW is a 1989 Mercedes Hymer in Cream with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 123,210 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 G603 HCW, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G603 HCW registered?

G603 HCW is a 1989 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is G603 HCW safe to buy?

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