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R107 GCK

1997 Mercedes Hymer

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

71,392 mi
Last recorded71,392 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Hymer128,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 GCK
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 71,392 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 70,770 miles

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

Front general corrosion on front subframe

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear general corrosion to rear axle/suspension components

Pass 29 Aug 2024 69,945 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 69,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 62,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 58,431 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,321 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 58,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 57,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 57,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,041 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,541 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 56,541 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 55,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,141 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 54,284 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,284 miles

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,553 miles

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 53,553 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,568 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box and pipe corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,171 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)

front brake disc's surfaces rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,400 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

heavy perishing to offside front tyre

offside wiper split but still clearing screen

slight perishing to nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2009 48,169 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heavy perishing to offside front tyre

slight perishing to nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,936 miles

both front tyre outer side walls deteriating

Fail 10 Aug 2007 44,925 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyre outer side walls deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front outer tyre side walls deteriorating

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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R107 GCK is a 1997 Mercedes Hymer in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 R107 GCK, 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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R107 GCK is a 1997 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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