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OU55 DJF

2005 Mercedes Hymer

Grey Diesel 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,432 mi
Last recorded69,432 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Hymer48,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 DJF
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2024 69,432 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake actuator bellow split.

Offside Rear Park brake actuator bellow split.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 69,408 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pressure build up slow handbrake (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake actuator bellow split

Offside Rear hand brake actuator bellow split

Pass 20 Jan 2020 69,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 67,276 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 64,617 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 64,617 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,839 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 51,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,748 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,090 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,689 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,655 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 upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 23,506 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,139 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 12,568 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 12,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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OU55 DJF is a 2005 Mercedes Hymer in Grey with a 2,675cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 48,363 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 OU55 DJF, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OU55 DJF registered?

OU55 DJF is a 2005 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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