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CU05 ESO

2005 Mercedes Hymer

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,808 mi
Last recorded164,808 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Hymer48,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ESO
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 164,808 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 164,717 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged sharp edges (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 3 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 164,431 miles

exhaust is perforated, will require replacement soon,

Pass 22 Nov 2023 157,652 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 157,650 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 155,293 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 155,293 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 151,244 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2021 151,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

front tyres wearing inner edges and cracking up in treads

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2020 148,627 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 137,995 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 127,224 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,744 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,557 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 90,627 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,208 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 May 2013 66,844 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 36,876 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,046 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 46,842 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 42,697 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,219 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 35,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CU05 ESO is a 2005 Mercedes Hymer in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 48,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU05 ESO, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CU05 ESO registered?

CU05 ESO is a 2005 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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