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G16 ETY

2004 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,495 mi
Last recorded189,495 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Hymer61,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 ETY
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 189,495 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 189,495 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 182,236 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 175,243 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 170,131 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 168,979 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 168,179 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 166,883 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 160,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 159,663 miles

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

centre 'stop lamp' inoperative

o/s parking brake weaker

Pass 11 Jul 2017 142,364 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 127,804 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 126,132 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 126,113 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 126,113 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 125,485 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 121,494 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 121,494 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 113,557 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 113,557 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 102,331 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 91,297 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 80,699 miles

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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G16 ETY is a 2004 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 61,580 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 G16 ETY, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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G16 ETY is a 2004 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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