MOT Status
ValidMileage
176,042 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust tail pipe broken
headlight main beam arm worn
n/s/r lower indicator not working
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front seat belt need assistance to return
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake imbalance 38% (oil on back plate)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear braks inbalance
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brakes imbalanced
parking brake effort only just met
service brake effort only just met
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Hymer?
Based on 7,168 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J996 ATV is a 1992 Mercedes Hymer in Cream with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 J996 ATV, 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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J996 ATV is a 1992 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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