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PL51 LWH

2001 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,728 mi
Last recorded96,728 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Hymer61,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 LWH
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 96,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL 225/70R15C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFCIENCY

Pass 4 Jul 2025 95,637 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 94,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 94,609 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 93,133 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 91,358 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 90,260 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2020 88,824 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides have reasonable play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front foglamp not working

Pass 25 Mar 2019 86,457 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides have play within limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,723 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides have play within limits (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides by shock absorber mountings (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 83,714 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides have play within limits (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides by shock absorber mountings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,939 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides but within allowance (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 80,921 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides but within allowance (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,770 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides but within allowance (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper marker light inoperative

Parking brake has only just met minimum requirement

Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,723 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front upper marker light not working

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,618 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 70,395 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,733 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 60,997 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,547 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tie rod has play

o/s/f wiper splitt

Fail 7 Aug 2008 45,419 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f wiper splitt

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f wiper splitt

Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,031 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,354 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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PL51 LWH is a 2001 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 61,773 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 PL51 LWH, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PL51 LWH is a 2001 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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