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H646 VHL

1991 Mercedes Hymer

Beige Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,836 mi
Last recorded178,836 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1991 Mercedes Hymer138,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH646 VHL
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 178,836 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 168,876 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play LEFT ( FIXED TR ) (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 168,869 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking FLEXIBLE HOSE (3.6.A.1)

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 brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort HUB OILY (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported ABOVE REAR AXLE (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play LEFT ( FIXED TR ) (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 158,176 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + BOX BAFFLES LOOSE (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 150,278 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 138,147 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 127,429 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

beam correction tape on headlamps

Pass 19 Oct 2012 118,232 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

baffels loose in exhaust silencer

indicator stalk week

lower axuallery stop lights inop ( only operational when bike rack in use)

rear brakes 27% imbalance max 30%

Fail 18 Oct 2012 118,231 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

baffels loose in exhaust silencer

rear brakes 27% imbalance max 30%

Pass 3 Jul 2006 92,841 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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H646 VHL is a 1991 Mercedes Hymer in Beige with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 H646 VHL, 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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H646 VHL is a 1991 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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