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PO51 LFX

2001 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,963 mi
Last recorded66,963 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Hymer61,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 LFX
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 66,963 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 66,218 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 63,940 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 63,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 60,825 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 58,505 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective all x3 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,768 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all outer sidewalls & within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,222 miles

Front brake discs slight corrosion

all tyre sidewalls cracking

steering rack slight play

Fail 21 Jan 2019 57,222 miles

Front brake discs slight corrosion

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

all tyre sidewalls cracking

steering rack slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in front lower suspension ball joints

tyre outer sidewalls cracked/perished

Fail 23 Jan 2018 56,786 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre outer sidewalls cracked/perished

Pass 12 Jan 2017 55,015 miles

Front suspension lower ball joints slight play

Nearside windscreen small chip

all discs slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,925 miles

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

o/s mirror head loose but secure

Pass 28 Jan 2015 50,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front suspension lower ball joints slight play/lift

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight lift/play in front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight lift/play in front suspension lower ball joints

Fail 18 Jan 2012 38,818 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f top marker lamp in-op

slight lift/play in front suspension lower ball joints

Fail 2 Feb 2011 30,788 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

all brake discs slightly corroded

both front suspension ball joints have lift

Pass 2 Feb 2011 30,788 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs slightly corroded

both front suspension ball joints have lift

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust slightly corroded

lift in front suspension lower ball joints

Fail 25 Feb 2010 25,012 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust slightly corroded

lift in front suspension lower ball joints

wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,435 miles

n/s/r brake disc slight corrosion

slight cracking on tyre sidewalls

Fail 12 Mar 2008 17,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,180 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 11,101 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 9,270 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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PO51 LFX is a 2001 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PO51 LFX, 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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What year was PO51 LFX registered?

PO51 LFX is a 2001 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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