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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ HYMERs year 1998

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mot history
Pass percent:70.85%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ HYMER year 1998 passes without issue)
Based on:343 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively29
Headlamp aim out of alignment13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Registration plate lamp issues9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Brake pipe excessively corroded5
Rear brake binding5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Horn not working (7.7 (a))4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Registration plate issues2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Front brake application uneven2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))2
Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
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|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working side light/ brake light/indicator/fog light |1.1.A.3b|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Front fog lamp switch inoperative |4.5.3 |a| |ii||1
Passenger`s seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box |7.1.2|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer`s specified limit |8.2.2.2 |a||1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| showing white light to the rear |4.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative linkage disconnected |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Windscreen has damage1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |1.1.17 |a||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working centre light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))1
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Position lamp not working Side Marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working Top Side Marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect European head lamps fitted kick is facing wrong way (4.1.2 (c))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken In 2 Pieces (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))1
Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing D Shackle (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D Bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation broke in operation during brake roller test (1.1.15 (d))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))1
Rear Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury panel sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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