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MKY 931W

1999 Mercedes Hymer

Cream Diesel 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,911 mi
Last recorded182,911 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Hymer93,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKY 931W
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,350cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 182,911 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor pattern (1.7.5a)

perishing on both front tyres

Pass 17 May 2017 182,203 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both on axle (3.6.B.2c)

light perishing on both front tyres

mist of blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 5 May 2017 182,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both on axle (3.6.B.2c)

light perishing on both front tyres

mist of blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 25 Jun 2015 181,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet held shut with bungee ropes

Fail 29 May 2015 181,799 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 181,703 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 May 2014 181,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 180,949 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded

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

O/S/F tyre starting to crack

O/S/F wheel has slight bind

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 180,949 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded

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

O/S/F tyre starting to crack

O/S/F wheel has slight bind

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 178,177 miles

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

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

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

drag link near to spring when on full lock

Fail 2 Jun 2011 178,177 miles

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

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

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

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

drag link near to spring when on full lock

Pass 28 May 2010
Fail 28 May 2010

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

steering drag link close to bumper bracket when on full lock to o/side

Pass 10 Jun 2009 177,850 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 177,813 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 94,599 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 94,593 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2007 173,418 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

cracked o/s side mirror

n/s rear glas cracked

oil leak rear o/s backed plate

slight play both king pin thrust washers

Pass 26 May 2006 169,798 miles

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

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

oil leak o/s rear back plate

play both king pins

run out front n/s brack disc

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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MKY 931W is a 1999 Mercedes Hymer in Cream with a 2,350cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 93,528 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 MKY 931W, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MKY 931W is a 1999 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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