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K817 JHE

1993 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

213,966 mi
Last recorded213,966 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes Hymer149,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK817 JHE
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 213,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre fathered outer edge

n/s/f and o/s/f draglink trackrodend rubbers unable to examine due to being covered by tape

play in o/s/f and n/s/f king pins

slight play in both front wheelbearings

Pass 2 Jul 2024 208,387 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSFO \ NSFI \ OS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 208,387 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSFO \ NSFI \ OS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 205,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 205,754 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 202,635 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 201,587 miles

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear cross member for water tank corroded & holed.

Fail 19 Apr 2021 201,586 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear cross member for water tank corroded & holed.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 200,069 miles

undersealed.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 197,477 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 197,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2016 187,981 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 175,050 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 156,732 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 136,126 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 117,917 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 92,159 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 92,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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K817 JHE is a 1993 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K817 JHE, 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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What year was K817 JHE registered?

K817 JHE is a 1993 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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