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S305 AJL

1999 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2873cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,475 mi
Last recorded181,475 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Hymer93,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 AJL
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,873cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 181,475 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 112,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front (engine/gearbox area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 178,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 173,126 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 173,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 168,500 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 168,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 164,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 154,312 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 132,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 132,583 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 113,929 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 113,922 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,899 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 91,899 miles

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

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

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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S305 AJL is a 1999 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,873cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 93,528 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 S305 AJL, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S305 AJL registered?

S305 AJL is a 1999 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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