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R35 BWP

1998 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,370 mi
Last recorded129,370 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Hymer87,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 BWP
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,974cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 129,370 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 127,625 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 123,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 120,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock lower bushes perished and split. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 120,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock lower bushes perished and split. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 118,879 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 May 2021 117,654 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 117,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 115,879 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 114,964 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 113,709 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 112,235 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 110,336 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perrished

Pass 30 May 2013 109,246 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all discs slightly rusty

n/s handbrake reading slightly low

n/s/f brake pipe slightly rusty

n/s/f tyre slightly perrished

Pass 23 May 2012 106,825 miles

front discs getting rusty

handbrake readings low

n/s rack gaitor twisted

Pass 31 May 2011 104,354 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 104,354 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 104,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

repair to middle silencer

slight damage to nearside rear light

Fail 25 Aug 2010 104,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

slight damage to nearside rear light

Pass 13 Aug 2009 103,275 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight lift

Fail 13 Aug 2009 103,275 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake discs corroding

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight lift

Pass 1 Oct 2008 102,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 90,021 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 89,953 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 82,302 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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R35 BWP is a 1998 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 87,950 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 R35 BWP, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R35 BWP is a 1998 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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