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J138 GEX

1991 Mercedes Hymer

Cream Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,929 mi
Last recorded121,929 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes Hymer138,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 GEX
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 121,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 121,351 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 119,890 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 119,347 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 117,593 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 117,593 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 113,877 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 110,863 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 110,863 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,838 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 109,838 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,991 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 104,991 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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J138 GEX is a 1991 Mercedes Hymer in Cream with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J138 GEX, 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 J138 GEX registered?

J138 GEX is a 1991 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J138 GEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J138 GEX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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