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K149 XFX

1993 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

208,794 mi
Last recorded208,794 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes Hymer149,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK149 XFX
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc
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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 208,794 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 208,794 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 208,360 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 17 Jul 2024 208,360 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 23 Aug 2023 201,760 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 201,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 201,570 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle seal leaking ?

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 193,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 193,908 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower indicator inop

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper stop light inop

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 189,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both leaf springs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 186,098 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both leaf springs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 186,098 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlights fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlights fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working right side of vehicle (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both leaf springs corroded

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Aug 2019 182,587 miles

Both Rear Leaf springs corroded.

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 182,574 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends from steering box to steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both leaf springs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 175,134 miles

all road springs rusty

all tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

exhaust tailpipe deteriated at end

side step on body wont stow away

Fail 17 Jul 2018 175,134 miles

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all road springs rusty

all tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

exhaust tailpipe deteriated at end

side step on body wont stow away

Pass 8 Jun 2017 171,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriated

signs of corrosion on chassis rails and suspension springs

Fail 6 Jun 2017 171,704 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriated

signs of corrosion on chassis rails and suspension springs

Pass 2 Jun 2016 168,874 miles

chassis showing signs of corrosion

various lights not working on extra lamps that have been fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 168,859 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

various lights not working on extra lamps that have been fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 168,847 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

additional o/s/r lamp n/s number plate lamp faulty

fuel tank showing signs of leak but not dripping

Pass 15 May 2013 168,138 miles

additional lamp on o/s/r lense broken and lamp inop

Pass 23 Dec 2010 164,341 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 164,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 153,731 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 153,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2008 146,301 miles

O/s lower brake light not working.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 141,378 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 139,503 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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K149 XFX is a 1993 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 149,950 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 K149 XFX, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K149 XFX is a 1993 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K149 XFX shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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