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PN52 JHY

2002 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,020 mi
Last recorded59,020 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Hymer59,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 JHY
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 59,020 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints have slight play.

Fail 6 Jul 2026 58,959 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Pattern for LHD - sticker on lens but not corrected. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints have slight play.

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Reversing lights not working.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,899 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2021 58,899 miles

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

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

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 58,784 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 58,784 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 58,463 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front strut corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front strut corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 56,323 miles

Nearside Front headlight has European sticker fitted temporary repair

Offside Front headlight has European sticker fitted temporary repair

Fail 26 May 2016 56,323 miles

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement load sensing valve lever seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front headlight has European sticker fitted temporary repair

Offside Front headlight has European sticker fitted temporary repair

front to rear brake pipes 2 of corroded at rear flexys

Pass 26 May 2015 56,056 miles

continental headlights on vehicle - headlamp adaptors fitted

exhaust corroded

front brake ferrules on flexi's corroded

Fail 15 May 2015 56,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brake ferrules on flexi's corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,987 miles

corrosion on chassis and cross members

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear flexi's

offside front disc corroded on inside face

Fail 8 Jan 2014 55,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,314 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2012 55,313 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,307 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 53,307 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,856 miles

nearside and offside rear discs soon

Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,827 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,657 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 32,993 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,993 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,480 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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PN52 JHY is a 2002 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PN52 JHY, 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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PN52 JHY is a 2002 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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