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L187 DRH

1994 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,356 mi
Last recorded182,356 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes Hymer145,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL187 DRH
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 182,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Apr 2025 181,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 179,294 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 178,398 miles

Nearside Front Top marker lamp not working

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 178,285 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 178,136 miles

Nearside Rear Auxiliary stop light not work

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 178,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Auxiliary stop light not work

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 175,893 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 175,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 174,940 miles

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jul 2018 174,929 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake excessively binding nearside front and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake lagging in operation offside rear (1.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyre sidewall scuffed/perished

Pass 10 Mar 2016 167,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 155,334 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 140,888 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f slight wheel bind

Fail 10 Mar 2014 140,888 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f slight wheel bind

Pass 28 Nov 2013 137,062 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2013 137,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 128,242 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2013 128,242 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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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L187 DRH is a 1994 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 145,816 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 L187 DRH, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L187 DRH registered?

L187 DRH is a 1994 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L187 DRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L187 DRH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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