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J279 CET

1992 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

160,780 mi
Last recorded160,780 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes Hymer151,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 CET
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 160,780 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 160,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 160,536 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 160,289 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 159,824 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 158,984 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 157,544 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 157,544 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 154,757 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 154,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 151,955 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 146,697 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 146,350 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 142,188 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 137,307 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 137,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 128,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 126,600 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 126,598 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 123,787 miles

advise nsf inner tie rod boots split

Pass 23 Nov 2009 120,152 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 120,152 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 115,959 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 115,959 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 115,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 110,910 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 110,907 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 108,593 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 108,351 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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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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