MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
288,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
body under side poor condition
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
body under side poor condition
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Seat swivels (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Seat belt anchorage loose Buckle on seat base (7.1.1 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Head lamp not secured correctly
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body outrigger inesecure
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
slight leak from rear hub seals
Oil leak ()
slight weep from offside rear hub seal
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to lsv (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember before wheel (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)
both front tyre sidewalls deteriorated
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front step boxes corroded
rearmost crossmember and outriggers slightly corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front step boxes corroded
rearmost crossmember and outriggers slightly corroded
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
n/s/f step corroded
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Hymer?
Based on 7,168 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PHH 153W is a 2005 Mercedes Hymer in Cream with a 2,350cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 48,363 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 PHH 153W, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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PHH 153W is a 2005 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 16 March 2005.
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