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PO53 DZY

2004 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,430 mi
Last recorded156,430 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Hymer61,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 DZY
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 156,430 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 156,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 156,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn wrap round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn wrap round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 154,466 miles

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

Offside side markers inop

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

Fail 22 May 2023 154,463 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside side markers inop

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 122,549 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 122,543 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 116,541 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 111,074 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 111,074 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,958 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 97,947 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 97,945 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle unable to unlock security lock (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 85,826 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 85,826 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Fouling other wiper (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 85,728 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 85,727 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All three (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 82,464 miles

fuel tank straps corrosion

Fail 11 May 2015 82,454 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank straps corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,098 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 79,955 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

side marker out

Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side marker out

Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,319 miles

2 X side markers out

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,354 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 73,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,475 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 58,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres date stamped 2002

b oth nearside sidemarker lights not working

offside rear side marker light not working

parking brake efficiency requirements met but neither wheel locked during roller brake test

Fail 23 Feb 2009 58,006 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres date stamped 2002

b oth nearside sidemarker lights not working

offside rear side marker light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,263 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 44,422 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 44,422 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Side marker lamps not working.

Fail 5 Feb 2007 44,390 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

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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PO53 DZY is a 2004 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 PO53 DZY, 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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PO53 DZY is a 2004 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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