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PVL 352V

1996 Mercedes Hymer

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

186,148 mi
Last recorded186,148 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Hymer98,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVL 352V
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 186,148 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 179,677 miles

beam deflectors fitted at retest

Fail 4 Oct 2024 179,677 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 171,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 162,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Fog lamp tell tell inoperative

Fail 27 Apr 2022 162,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Fog lamp tell tell inoperative

Pass 30 Jan 2019 152,371 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 152,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 145,664 miles

Central Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Drivers seat has movement but not insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer tyre has cut in outer sidewall - not in excess to show ply/cords

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 145,664 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Drivers seat has movement but not insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer tyre has cut in outer sidewall - not in excess to show ply/cords

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 132,485 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 132,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 May 2015 123,701 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 112,847 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f brake bind

Fail 24 Oct 2012 108,613 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 108,613 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 99,594 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 99,594 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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PVL 352V is a 1996 Mercedes Hymer in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 98,950 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 PVL 352V, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PVL 352V registered?

PVL 352V is a 1996 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is PVL 352V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVL 352V shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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