MOT Status
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160,780 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise nsf inner tie rod boots split
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear inner tyre flat
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
exhaust tail pipe missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes Hymer?
Based on 7,168 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J279 CET is a 1992 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
Across all 1992 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 151,672 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 J279 CET, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J279 CET registered?
J279 CET is a 1992 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1992.
Is J279 CET safe to buy?
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