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L790 KTH

1994 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

169,455 mi
Last recorded169,455 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes Hymer145,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL790 KTH
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 169,455 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 168,760 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 168,742 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake compensator mechanism is siezed (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 167,648 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 166,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 164,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 162,930 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 158,501 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 158,501 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 150,874 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 139,126 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 139,127 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 127,461 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 126,616 miles

all four tyre treads cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2015 126,616 miles

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

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

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

all four tyre treads cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2013 120,608 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 120,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 118,557 miles

n/s side panel suport bracket loose but sercure

Fail 9 Jul 2012 118,535 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

side panel support bracket adrift but sercure o/s

Pass 14 Jul 2011 114,589 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 114,586 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 113,725 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 113,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 112,083 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 112,083 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 108,984 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 108,216 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 108,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 103,753 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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L790 KTH is a 1994 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 L790 KTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L790 KTH registered?

L790 KTH is a 1994 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L790 KTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L790 KTH shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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