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J5 HYM

2002 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,751 mi
Last recorded60,751 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Hymer59,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 HYM
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 60,751 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle floor pan has been underseal not allowing for full inspection

Fail 12 Aug 2025 60,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle floor pan has been underseal not allowing for full inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2024 57,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear differential leak

under vehicle include chassis start corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2023 54,775 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 54,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 52,079 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 49,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 49,058 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x3 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 47,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 46,004 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 46,004 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,630 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,193 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,046 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,508 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 37,123 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 37,123 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,421 miles

centre stop light inop

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 30,750 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,618 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,065 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 20,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 15,424 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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J5 HYM is a 2002 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J5 HYM, 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 J5 HYM registered?

J5 HYM is a 2002 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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