MOT Status
ValidMileage
227,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear diff oil leak
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))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Both front axle king pins have very slight play
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
drag link arm ball joint rubbers spit
How Reliable is the Mercedes Hymer?
Based on 7,168 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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L286 EWP is a 1993 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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