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H468 PTW

1991 Mercedes Hymer

Cream Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

181,772 mi
Last recorded181,772 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes Hymer138,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH468 PTW
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 181,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 181,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 180,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 180,613 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 178,208 miles

brake servo slightly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2018 178,191 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

brake servo slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 175,696 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

brake servo corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 172,607 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

propshaft spline gaitor split

slight binding nearside rear wheel

Pass 13 May 2015 170,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 168,024 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 164,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre starting to crack/perish

Rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/perish

Pass 7 May 2011 161,649 miles

All brake flexi hoses starting to perish

All suspension shows general age & wear

Both front wheel bearings slight play & noise

Headlamp beam converter stickers fitted

Slight play in steering box

Pass 8 May 2010 155,249 miles

brake fluid looks low

exhaust heavily corroded in places (may need replacing soon)

front discs corroded/pitted just meet (advise replacement soon)

general wear/age around vehicle

handbrake has travel

rear spring eye bushes show wear

slight oil leak (poss rear main)

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 2 May 2009 148,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 142,644 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

n/s/f shock has slight misting of oil (damping ok)

n/s/mirror cracked

Pass 5 May 2007 136,683 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s/r inner tyre worn outer edge slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2006 130,797 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front disc pitted

Headlight beam converters fitted

Slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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H468 PTW is a 1991 Mercedes Hymer in Cream with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 138,094 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 H468 PTW, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H468 PTW registered?

H468 PTW is a 1991 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H468 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H468 PTW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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