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NIL 4120

1987 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2938cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,436 mi
Last recorded25,436 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 4120
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,938cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 25,436 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 24,988 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 19,413 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 15,341 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 12,181 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 11,847 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 8,896 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 2,743 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 1,072 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 331,067 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 135,040 miles

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

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 22 Aug 2012

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 134,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 130,363 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 130,363 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 128,389 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 128,211 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 126,590 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 124,071 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 120,868 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 120,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

aux derv tank leaking

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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NIL 4120 is a 1987 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,938cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NIL 4120, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NIL 4120 registered?

NIL 4120 is a 1987 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is NIL 4120 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 4120 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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