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BNZ 5820

2006 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,674 mi
Last recorded163,674 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Hymer55,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 5820
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 163,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most other brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe leading to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking visible in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking visible in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 163,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most other brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe leading to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking visible in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking visible in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 147,232 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 147,173 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 145,656 miles

2 rear outer tyres and both front tyres have slight cracking on walls

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 145,649 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

2 rear outer tyres and both front tyres have slight cracking on the walls

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 140,805 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 140,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 140,503 miles

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

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted at time of test unable to check wheel nut and rim condition.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 136,297 miles

wheel trims fitted on test wheel nut inspection not posible.

Fail 4 Feb 2019 136,184 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

wheel trims fitted on test wheel nut inspection not posible.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 123,584 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 118,287 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 109,573 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight corrosion in exhaust silencer

slightly damp around rear diff seal

Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,573 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion in exhaust silencer

slightly damp around rear diff seal

Pass 13 May 2014 90,899 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,540 miles

rear diff pinion oil seal slight leak

Pass 9 May 2012 73,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres showing signs of surface cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2011 62,457 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,188 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,852 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 40,832 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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BNZ 5820 is a 2006 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 55,745 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 BNZ 5820, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 5820 registered?

BNZ 5820 is a 2006 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 8 May 2006.

Is BNZ 5820 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 5820 shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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