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K258 ACK

1992 Mercedes Hymer

Beige Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,142 mi
Last recorded223,142 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes Hymer151,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK258 ACK
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 223,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 222,435 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 222,435 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 221,667 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 221,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper marker lamp inop

Pass 23 Aug 2022 220,109 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 217,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both rear (1.3.1 (c))

additional fuel tank at rear corroded

drivers rear has some slight corrosion at external fuel tank

Fail 5 May 2021 217,803 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked with chalk ( bush has sunk down ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front s inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both rear (1.3.1 (c))

additional fuel tank at rear corroded

passengers rear of body has slight corrosion starting to appear near external fuel tank is

Pass 6 Feb 2020 215,484 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 212,013 miles

Slight Leak At Exhaust Manifold

Pass 19 Feb 2018 208,471 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 20,447 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

cant check wheel nuts as covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 20,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

cant check wheel nuts as covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 197,720 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 191,747 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 182,808 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 182,772 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 173,449 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 173,449 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 168,766 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND PITTED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

STEERING SYSTEM HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Fail 2 Nov 2011 168,766 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND PITTED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

STEERING SYSTEM HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 163,006 miles

exhaust slight blow

front No. plate poor condition

parking brake on last reserve of travel

Fail 1 Feb 2010 163,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust slight blow

front No. plate poor condition

parking brake on last reserve of travel

Pass 15 Aug 2006 149,453 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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K258 ACK is a 1992 Mercedes Hymer in Beige with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K258 ACK, 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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K258 ACK is a 1992 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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