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PJ53 RCO

2004 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,260 mi
Last recorded36,260 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Hymer61,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 RCO
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 36,260 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 34,574 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 32,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 30,202 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 28,118 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened need using to clean up thats all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 26,724 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 26,579 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 26,122 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 25,826 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 25,678 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 25,642 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,307 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 24,233 miles

slight lift in both lower ball joints

Fail 15 Jan 2013 22,687 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 22,687 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,886 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 18,843 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 16,665 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 14,971 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 12,626 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 11,783 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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PJ53 RCO is a 2004 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 61,580 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 PJ53 RCO, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PJ53 RCO registered?

PJ53 RCO is a 2004 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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