MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,822 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s under chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s lower bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s lower bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Hymer?
Based on 7,168 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.
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R553 KAW is a 1998 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R553 KAW, 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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What year was R553 KAW registered?
R553 KAW is a 1998 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R553 KAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R553 KAW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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