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A573 RUG

1984 Mercedes Hymer

Beige Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,325 mi
Last recorded175,325 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes Hymer153,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA573 RUG
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 175,325 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 163,215 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 163,233 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 163,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively slow in operation (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 159,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 158,845 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

gearbox has slight oil leak

slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2020 158,830 miles

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

gearbox has slight oil leak

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2019 137,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 167,357 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both d bar bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 156,253 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2018 156,224 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Left hand drive headlights fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 164,015 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 162,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 147,684 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 142,768 miles

O/S/F WHEELBEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

VARIOUS TYRES PERISHING ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 19 May 2011 137,804 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 137,777 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 147,465 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 147,441 miles

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

Service 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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A573 RUG is a 1984 Mercedes Hymer in Beige with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 153,952 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 A573 RUG, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A573 RUG registered?

A573 RUG is a 1984 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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