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M123 BRU

1996 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,564 mi
Last recorded170,564 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Hymer98,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 BRU
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 170,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 170,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 159,911 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 154,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 154,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to center (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside center front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 151,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 151,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 144,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Pass 1 Jun 2016 135,949 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY RUST

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 121,156 miles

Corrosion to underside

f/o/s high level marker light out

Fail 27 Apr 2015 121,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion to underside

Exhaust system incomplete

f/o/s high level marker light out

Pass 14 May 2013 111,841 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2013 111,826 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 106,152 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 106,152 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 103,169 miles

chip to windscreen

exhaust tail pipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2010 100,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 100,607 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 96,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension soft

Pass 21 Apr 2008 92,871 miles

all shockers seem a bit soft .vehicle wollows a bit mite be due to hymer weight,

Pass 8 May 2007 90,395 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 85,448 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 85,448 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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M123 BRU is a 1996 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 98,950 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 M123 BRU, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M123 BRU registered?

M123 BRU is a 1996 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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