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P41 OHE

1997 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

157,517 mi
Last recorded157,517 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Hymer128,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 OHE
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 157,517 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension bellows cracked

all suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2026 157,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension bellows cracked

all suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2025 154,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 150,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2023 146,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 144,243 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 144,230 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 142,049 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 142,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 138,264 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 136,544 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake just met requirments

Pass 25 May 2018 133,233 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 130,615 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 129,049 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 123,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 118,315 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 118,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 116,273 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 116,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 111,912 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 111,859 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 106,969 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 106,968 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 106,123 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 105,581 miles

offside rear brake disc corroding/poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2007 100,376 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 95,604 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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P41 OHE is a 1997 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 128,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P41 OHE, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P41 OHE registered?

P41 OHE is a 1997 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P41 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P41 OHE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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