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L286 EWP

1993 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

227,638 mi
Last recorded227,638 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes Hymer149,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL286 EWP
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 227,638 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 227,638 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 224,722 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 221,000 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 221,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 217,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear diff seal leaking

play in diff center bearing

Fail 4 Apr 2023 217,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear diff seal leaking

play in diff center bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2022 218,625 miles

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

Offside Rear diff oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2022 218,625 miles

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

Offside Rear diff oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 212,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 212,103 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 212,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 207,496 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 200,509 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 196,916 miles

Both front axle king pins have very slight play

Pass 4 May 2016 193,826 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)

Slight play in both front seats

Fail 4 May 2016 193,824 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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)

Slight play in both front seats

Pass 16 Sep 2015 192,430 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 192,338 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 188,950 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 184,509 miles

exhaust centre section has a minor leak of gas

n/s/r tyre has slight bulge on inner sidewall

slight play in steering arm joints

unable to clearly view front brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2012 181,161 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear tyres heavily age cracking

unable to inspect outter brake pads due to hub caps

Fail 6 Sep 2012 181,161 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear tyres heavily age cracking

unable to inspect outter brake pads due to hub caps

Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,993 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 178,347 miles

general start of corrosion under vehicle

slight play in offside front wheel steering joint

slight play in steering

start of corrosion front and rear chassis

start of corrosion rear offside floor pan

Pass 11 Sep 2009 168,535 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 162,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 155,302 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 146,832 miles

drag link arm ball joint rubbers spit

Pass 15 Sep 2005 141,650 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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L286 EWP is a 1993 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L286 EWP, 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 L286 EWP registered?

L286 EWP is a 1993 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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