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JRU 697V

2006 Mercedes Hymer

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

195,249 mi
Last recorded195,249 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Hymer55,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRU 697V
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 195,249 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 195,246 miles

Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Feb 2014 193,432 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 193,305 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 192,776 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 192,776 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 191,501 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 190,891 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

slight leak from steerimg box

Fail 9 Jul 2010 190,891 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

slight leak from steerimg box

Pass 6 May 2009 185,982 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 185,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 185,584 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 185,584 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 184,255 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 184,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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JRU 697V is a 2006 Mercedes Hymer in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 55,745 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 JRU 697V, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JRU 697V registered?

JRU 697V is a 2006 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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