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GIL 1513

2004 Mercedes Hymer

Grey Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,178 mi
Last recorded112,178 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Hymer61,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 1513
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 112,178 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 106,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 99,990 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 99,990 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 92,288 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 11 May 2021 90,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 87,546 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,722 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,432 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,283 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,477 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively binding (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,931 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,317 miles

o/s & n/s front & rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,992 miles

o/s rear marker lamp not working

Pass 5 Jan 2012 57,759 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,533 miles

o/s & n/s rear hubs seals leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front axle close to bump-stops

Fail 15 Jan 2010 40,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front axle close to bump-stops

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,918 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,733 miles

power steering rack damp, possible leak from pipe union

Fail 29 Oct 2007 27,689 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

power steering rack damp, possible leak from pipe union

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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GIL 1513 is a 2004 Mercedes Hymer in Grey with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GIL 1513, 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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What year was GIL 1513 registered?

GIL 1513 is a 2004 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is GIL 1513 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 1513 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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