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PO55 AEY

2005 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,657 mi
Last recorded69,657 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Hymer48,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 AEY
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 69,657 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 68,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 66,066 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 66,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f mud flap damaged touching wheel/tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2022 61,772 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (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 27 Jul 2022 61,770 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s smears, all 3 split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (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))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,561 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (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))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 55,209 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear body position lamps slightly dim

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,527 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

all tyres edges slightly worn

brake fluid halfway between minimum and maximum

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,462 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 42,140 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 38,605 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,368 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,133 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,019 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,822 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,601 miles

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt (3.6.H.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,738 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 15,683 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 7,923 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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PO55 AEY is a 2005 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 48,363 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 PO55 AEY, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PO55 AEY registered?

PO55 AEY is a 2005 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is PO55 AEY safe to buy?

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