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PF08 MWL

2008 Mercedes Hymer

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,265 mi
Last recorded19,265 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Hymer26,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 MWL
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 19,265 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 19,265 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2026 19,019 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 19,019 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 19,055 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 19,055 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 18,893 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 18,608 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 18,391 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 18,136 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 17,830 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 17,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

emissions too low to be read

Pass 19 May 2017 15,542 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 14,708 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 14,371 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 13,666 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 12,192 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 10,636 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 10,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 10,028 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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PF08 MWL is a 2008 Mercedes Hymer in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 26,772 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 PF08 MWL, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PF08 MWL registered?

PF08 MWL is a 2008 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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