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EKX 781Y

1982 Mercedes Hymer

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

257,487 mi
Last recorded257,487 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKX 781Y
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 257,487 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 257,309 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 257,157 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 251,225 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 238,133 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside front indicator slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2008 237,318 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 237,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 237,302 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 237,182 miles

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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EKX 781Y is a 1982 Mercedes Hymer in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EKX 781Y, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EKX 781Y registered?

EKX 781Y is a 1982 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 9 August 1982.

Is EKX 781Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKX 781Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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