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H283 POP

1991 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,036 mi
Last recorded148,036 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes Hymer138,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH283 POP
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 148,036 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 138,820 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 126,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 110,117 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deformed

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 110,117 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers belt (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Both front brake hoses slightly deformed

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 102,394 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 102,394 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,626 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 96,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,719 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,960 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 86,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,022 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front brake discs rusty and all brakes fluctuate

Fail 16 Mar 2016 83,022 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front brake discs rusty and all brakes fluctuate

Fail 10 Mar 2015 79,994 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

nearside front leaf spring shackle bracket worn

Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,994 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside front leaf spring shackle bracket worn

Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,731 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,455 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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H283 POP is a 1991 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 138,094 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 H283 POP, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H283 POP registered?

H283 POP is a 1991 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H283 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H283 POP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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