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FX08 BYV

2008 Mercedes Hymer

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,370 mi
Last recorded54,370 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Hymer26,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 BYV
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 54,370 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 54,365 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 53,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 52,852 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 52,309 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 52,529 miles

nearside & offside wipers are deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2020 50,238 miles

All 3 Front Wipers Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Edges Of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Centre Of Tread - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 48,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp loose /deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,566 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 41,926 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,450 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,668 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 32,891 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

part of rear seat belt missing pos. trapped under SEAT!!

Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,642 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 27,026 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,306 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 20,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,812 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 14,793 miles

Nearside 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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FX08 BYV is a 2008 Mercedes Hymer in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 26,772 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 FX08 BYV, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FX08 BYV registered?

FX08 BYV is a 2008 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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