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G606 UMB

1989 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,594 mi
Last recorded134,594 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Hymer123,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG606 UMB
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 134,594 miles

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 130,945 miles

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view FRONT WINDSCREEN GOING WHITE ALONG THE BOTTOM (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 126,981 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 121,756 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 118,800 miles

Front Head light beam deflectors fitted.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe corroded/split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 118,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Head light beam deflectors fitted.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe corroded/split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 117,057 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battry lead loose. battry strap loose. (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 115,363 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 115,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 113,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 112,182 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear light lens damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 108,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 108,187 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 100,673 miles

nearside front tyre worn thin outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,142 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cut to nearside rear inner tyre inner wall

slight damage to nearside rear outer tyre outer wall

Fail 31 May 2013 97,142 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cut to nearside rear inner tyre inner wall

slight damage to nearside rear outer tyre outer wall

Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,453 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

handbrake warnig light inop

leisure battery insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2012 89,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

handbrake warnig light inop

leisure battery insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,539 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 86,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2010 81,782 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 77,121 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 72,920 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 72,249 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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G606 UMB is a 1989 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G606 UMB, 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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G606 UMB is a 1989 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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