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H9 YMM

1998 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

123,729 mi
Last recorded123,729 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Hymer87,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 YMM
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 123,729 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 121,951 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 121,951 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation broke in operation during brake roller test (1.1.15 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 119,781 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 115,076 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,877 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,742 miles

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

Nearside Front side marker light not working

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 17 Sep 2020 109,742 miles

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

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 11 Sep 2019 109,142 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 105,605 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 105,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 103,549 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 103,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 101,080 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,705 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 97,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,687 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,126 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 90,070 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,259 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,078 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,964 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 78,512 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 76,198 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 68,033 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 56,664 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 56,608 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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H9 YMM is a 1998 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 87,950 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 H9 YMM, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H9 YMM registered?

H9 YMM is a 1998 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is H9 YMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H9 YMM shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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