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L296 PRR

1994 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

170,394 mi
Last recorded170,394 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes Hymer145,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 PRR
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 170,394 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 170,393 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 169,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 169,774 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 168,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2023 168,121 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 167,792 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2022 167,792 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 165,326 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 160,340 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 160,340 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2016 154,973 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 154,973 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 152,914 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear inner and outer tyres deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 149,410 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 149,410 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear inner tyre deflated

Pass 5 Aug 2013 144,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 140,257 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 140,257 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 139,700 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 139,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 135,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 May 2009 135,346 miles

Inner Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 130,350 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 130,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 125,847 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 125,839 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s hand brake cables sticking slightly

Pass 10 May 2006 114,978 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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L296 PRR is a 1994 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 145,816 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 L296 PRR, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L296 PRR is a 1994 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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