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X183 KTG

2001 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

173,935 mi
Last recorded173,935 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Hymer61,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX183 KTG
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 173,935 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2023 173,935 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 170,182 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 166,787 miles

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank corrosion started (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 165,168 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and lower (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to all mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 165,168 miles

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring fractured lower most leaf broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and lower (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to all mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 159,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 151,731 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 144,747 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 136,185 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 136,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 136,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens holed on end showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure IN TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Jul 2015 134,437 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 126,762 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight Play in both steering rack ends

Pass 17 Jun 2013 118,708 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST 397038863164

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 118,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 115,756 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Jul 2012 115,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid near min level

front brake discs pitted

o/s rear brake low

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 111,128 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 108,011 miles

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

One bulb blown in centre brake light cluster

Fail 26 May 2010 107,968 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Exhaust tail pipe missing causing gases to enter the chassis(potential towbar wiring problems)

One bulb blown in centre brake light cluster

Pass 28 Oct 2008 99,464 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 99,014 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 87,475 miles

both headlamp light outputs low

o/s/r service brake efficiency lower than n/s

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2007 75,484 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 73,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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X183 KTG is a 2001 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 61,773 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 X183 KTG, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X183 KTG is a 2001 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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