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PA02 CAO

2002 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,772 mi
Last recorded75,772 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Hymer59,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 CAO
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 75,772 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 72,549 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 67,677 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 65,210 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,033 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 62,031 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 61,727 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,831 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe in poor condition

Radiator support in poor condition

Fail 28 Sep 2018 60,831 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe poor condition.

Radiator support poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2018 60,812 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe poor condition.

Radiator support poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2017 59,384 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 58,192 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,401 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split on end

Offside wiper blade starting to split on end

Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,191 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 47,986 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,336 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,538 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,549 miles

middle wiper blade split

offside front tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,620 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,866 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 25,866 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 18,857 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,767 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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PA02 CAO 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 PA02 CAO, 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 PA02 CAO registered?

PA02 CAO is a 2002 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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