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L861 LUX

1994 Mercedes Hymer

Beige Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

186,796 mi
Last recorded186,796 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes Hymer145,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL861 LUX
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 186,796 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 182,460 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 179,576 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 174,169 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 171,892 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 170,531 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 170,120 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 165,994 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Marker light wiring touching tyre (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 165,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Marker light wiring touching tyre (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 162,877 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 152,101 miles

nearside rear brake backplate damp

Pass 1 Dec 2015 143,745 miles

rear spring U bolts don't have threads though nut

Fail 12 Nov 2015 143,745 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside n/s (1.8)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside o/s (1.8)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s park cable appears to be semi seized (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working not illuminating (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven o/s/r lower (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding n/s/r (3.7.B.1)

REAR SPRING U BOLTS DONT HAVE THREAD THROUGH NUT WOULD ADVISE NEW U BOLTS AND NUTS

Pass 5 Dec 2014 135,135 miles

head lamps have conversion kits on

o/s/r tyre has slight damage

Pass 12 Nov 2013 128,103 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 120,950 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 112,742 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 108,218 miles

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

offside rear lower brake light inop

offside washer jet slighty blocked

Pass 2 Nov 2009 106,966 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 105,234 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 103,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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L861 LUX is a 1994 Mercedes Hymer in Beige with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 L861 LUX, 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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What year was L861 LUX registered?

L861 LUX is a 1994 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L861 LUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L861 LUX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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