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HS51 CME

2002 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,637 mi
Last recorded141,637 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Hymer59,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 CME
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc
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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 141,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 139,228 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 136,315 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 136,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 133,991 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 132,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 132,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp beam pattern mask applied for test, a more permanent resolution to this issue is required. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp beam pattern mask applied for test, a more permanent resolution to this issue is required. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 128,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded into a hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam lamp reflector corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 128,408 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded into a hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam lamp reflector corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 124,435 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint worn

Offside Front bottom ball joint worn

Pass 7 Aug 2019 122,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 116,148 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 116,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,136 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 109,959 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 109,956 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shock absorber top mounting bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak DIFFERENTIAL PINION SEAL LEAKING ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 99,156 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,452 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,750 miles

offside rear tyre wall scuffed

slight lift in nearside & offside front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,555 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 91,555 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2012 84,090 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 84,090 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2011 73,341 miles

Headlamp eye masks required to meet MOT standards

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,341 miles

Headlamp eye masks required to meet MOT standards

Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,220 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,780 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 43,856 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,807 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 11,997 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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HS51 CME is a 2002 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 59,418 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 HS51 CME, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HS51 CME registered?

HS51 CME is a 2002 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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