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Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected airbag base (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced stress crack and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear shock prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing bush and bracket missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 MANUFACTURED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
radiator crossmember corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))
battery tray corrosion
slight corrosion front to rear
Front Sub frame corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Metal frame under battery corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake back plate damp with oil.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber lower bush deteriorating.
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorber lower bush deteriorating.
All metal brake pipes corroding.
Battery stand to n/s inner wheel arch corroding.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Top & bottom bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Hub leaking oil but not contaminating brakes etc.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top & bottom bushes deteriorating. (2.7.4)
O/s & n/s chasis corroding in various places.
O/s & n/s/r shock absorber top & bottom bushes deteriorating.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Top & bottom bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater lense missing.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top & bottom bushes deteriorating. (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All metal brake pipes corroding.
Battery stand to n/s inner wheel arch corroding.
Nearside Rear Hub leaking oil but not contaminating brakes etc.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top & bottom bushes deteriorating. (2.7.4)
O/s & n/s chasis corroding in various places.
O/s & n/s/r shock absorber top & bottom bushes deteriorating.
Offside Front Side repeater lense missing.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top & bottom bushes deteriorating. (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower drop link has slight play
Nearside Rear Lower shock bush deterioated
Offside Front Lower drop link has slight play
Offside Rear Lower shock bush deteriorated
corrosion to various sections to underside of vehicle
exhaust system corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings each side of chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower drop link has slight play
Nearside Rear Lower shock bush deterioated
Offside Front Lower drop link has slight play
Offside Rear Lower shock bush deteriorated
corrosion to various sections to underside of vehicle
exhaust system corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyre walls cracking
n/s rear floor damaged
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s front tyre wall cracking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Hymer?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R531 UFR is a 1998 Mercedes Hymer in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 R531 UFR, 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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R531 UFR is a 1998 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 4 June 1998.
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