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J996 ATV

1992 Mercedes Hymer

Cream Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

176,042 mi
Last recorded176,042 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes Hymer151,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ996 ATV
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 176,042 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 174,545 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 174,524 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 172,689 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 172,689 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 170,584 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 169,253 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 167,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 166,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe broken

Pass 18 Jun 2018 164,632 miles

headlight main beam arm worn

n/s/r lower indicator not working

Pass 30 Jun 2017 163,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 160,771 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 160,550 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 160,547 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 155,549 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 155,549 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 150,602 miles

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

rear braks inbalance

Pass 30 Mar 2012 145,764 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 4 Feb 2011 145,602 miles

parking brake effort only just met

service brake effort only just met

Fail 21 Jan 2011 145,593 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 134,129 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 134,129 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 128,262 miles

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.

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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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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What year was J996 ATV registered?

J996 ATV is a 1992 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J996 ATV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J996 ATV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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