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MKU 147W

1981 Mercedes-benz Hymer

Beige Petrol 2308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKU 147W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelHymer
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,308cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022
Pass 17 Jul 2021 169,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

n/s/r and o/s/r lamps faded

Fail 6 Jul 2021 169,612 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

n/s/r and o/s/r lamps faded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 169,602 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30cm of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30cm of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

o/s side repeater not working

o/s/r marker lamp broken and not working

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Hymer?

Based on 3,225 MOT tests across 557 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
3,043
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14
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MKU 147W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Hymer in Beige with a 2,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Hymer fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MKU 147W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Hymer typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MKU 147W registered?

MKU 147W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Hymer, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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