MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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FLUID LEAK N/S/R HUB/DRUM AREA
INDICATOR INTERMITTANT/SWITCH
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT DOWN PIPE STUD BROKEN OFF (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
FLUID LEAK N/S/R HUB/DRUM AREA
INDICATOR INTERMITTANT/SWITCH
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front number plate damaged
front panel loose
n/s/r tyre starting to perish
rear number platebulbs poor
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator switch inoperative on left turn indication (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
1 exhaust rubber mount missing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pipe slihgtly corroded o/s/f
n/s/f jacking point rusty
oil leak from o/s and n/s rear hubs onto back plate
slight play in both axle king pins n/s/f o/s/f
unable to see brake pads
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1 exhaust rubber mount missing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pipe slihgtly corroded o/s/f
n/s/f jacking point rusty
oil leak from o/s and n/s rear hubs onto back plate
slight play in both axle king pins n/s/f o/s/f
unable to see brake pads
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front jacking point rusty
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear wheel arches rusty
oil leak from o/s and n/s rear hubs onto back plate
slight engine oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rod from box (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure wirering tyo fog lamp (1.9.2a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight gear oil leak from nearside rear brake back plate
both front and rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorating
offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch and outer body panels are excessively corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under body slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
under body slightly corroded
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
minor leak from nearside hub seal
minor leak from offside hub seal
nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
offside front brake binding slightly
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
minor leak from nearside hub seal
minor leak from offside hub seal
nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
offside front brake binding slightly
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Hymer?
Based on 7,168 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OUF 970W is a 2000 Mercedes Hymer in Cream with a 2,410cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 67,077 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 OUF 970W, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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OUF 970W is a 2000 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 1 October 2000.
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