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R44 RNT

1997 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,141 mi
Last recorded183,141 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Hymer128,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 RNT
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 183,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 174,444 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 163,302 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 152,107 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 147,842 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 135,029 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 126,936 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 120,524 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 117,329 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,122 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 105,777 miles

N/S/R Marker light not working

Fail 15 Dec 2014 105,777 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/R Marker light not working

Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,144 miles

O/S/R Tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,673 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 83,957 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 78,215 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 78,215 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,577 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 75,542 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 71,155 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 70,864 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 70,810 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 70,481 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 70,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

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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R44 RNT is a 1997 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R44 RNT, 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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R44 RNT is a 1997 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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