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L443 YVV

1994 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

200,232 mi
Last recorded200,232 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes Hymer145,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL443 YVV
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 200,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 200,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 200,203 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 200,203 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 196,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 10 Feb 2022 191,005 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 191,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 189,325 miles

All shockabsorger casings have slight corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2020 189,309 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 189,303 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 189,183 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 187,132 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 187,132 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 185,717 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 175,128 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 175,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate reg plate to low (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 163,270 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 145,888 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 127,787 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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L443 YVV is a 1994 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L443 YVV, 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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L443 YVV is a 1994 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 21 March 1994.

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