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PSO 292W

1981 Mercedes Hymer

Brown Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,735 mi
Last recorded134,735 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Mercedes Hymer135,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSO 292W
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 134,735 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 May 2016 134,675 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil Leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 134,254 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 134,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 132,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside wiper split not effecting drivers view

Pass 11 Jul 2012 129,670 miles

Battery insecure.

Nearside front brake outer disc face deteriorated.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 129,668 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Battery insecure.

Nearside front brake outer disc face deteriorated.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 129,621 miles

Frontdisc faces some pitting <lack of use.>

Head lamps temperary conversion to flat.

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

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

Some corrosion to battery box.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 129,621 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Frontdisc faces some pitting <lack of use.>

Head lamps temperary conversion to flat.

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

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

Some corrosion to battery box.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 129,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 129,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PSO 292W is a 1981 Mercedes Hymer in Brown with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 135,518 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 PSO 292W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PSO 292W is a 1981 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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