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PL52 UBN

2002 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,391 mi
Last recorded103,391 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Hymer59,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 UBN
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 103,391 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 99,647 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 99,644 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 97,218 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 97,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 93,559 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 89,344 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 89,344 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess midd section slight fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 87,265 miles

Front chip windsreen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear slight oil seepage differential

general corrosion rear

Fail 9 Dec 2020 87,265 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front chip windsreen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear slight oil seepage differential

general corrosion rear

Pass 5 Dec 2019 84,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 80,800 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,582 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 77,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,438 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,453 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 70,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,993 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,959 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,204 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,984 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,000 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 16 Aug 2010 55,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 13 Aug 2009 49,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,674 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,968 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)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 43,968 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 29 May 2007 37,856 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 31,477 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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PL52 UBN is a 2002 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 PL52 UBN, 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 PL52 UBN registered?

PL52 UBN is a 2002 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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