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R4 WVP

2002 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

202,596 mi
Last recorded202,596 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Hymer59,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 WVP
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 202,596 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable surround corroded.

Offside Rear Parking brake cable surround corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2026 202,539 miles

Front Brake cable damaged Broken. (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable surround corroded.

Offside Rear Parking brake cable surround corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2025 202,496 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 188,969 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 172,191 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 167,526 miles

All tyres over 10 years old according to sidewall date codes

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes that have not been replaced by copper pipes - unable to assess condition properly due to underseal/grease coating (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 166,925 miles

All tyres over 10 years old; 10 date code

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes that have not been replaced by copper; unable to assess condition properly due to underseal or other coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 166,925 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Speakers obstructing drivers view through screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp beam pattern cut away dips to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working rear side marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges by rear axle , wiring chafing on brake hose ferrule (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp beam pattern cutaway dips to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage loose Drivers seat belt stalk mounting bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Towbar component excessively corroded Towbar structure rusted through - UNSAFE TO USE! (6.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended various faults/malfunction (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wheelarch, insecure wiring close to tyre (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres over 10 years old; 10 date code

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes that have not been replaced by copper; unable to assess condition properly due to underseal or other coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to calliper & chafing on leaf spring U bolt (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 161,312 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged and inscure

Fail 3 Jun 2019 161,312 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear bumper damaged and inscure

Pass 24 Apr 2018 152,885 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 152,885 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 144,033 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)

Pass 5 May 2016 131,086 miles

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 5 May 2016 131,086 miles

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 122,447 miles

wipers poor

Fail 11 May 2015 122,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 15 May 2014 115,450 miles

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

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)

various vehicle body lights out

Fail 15 May 2014 115,450 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

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)

various vehicle body lights out

Pass 15 May 2013 110,104 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)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2013 110,104 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2012 103,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

incorrect readings on 13 pin plug

Fail 23 May 2012 103,538 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

incorrect readings on 13 pin plug

Pass 26 Apr 2011 95,882 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

Fail 7 May 2010 87,305 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 87,305 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 78,375 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 68,039 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 68,039 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 58,323 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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R4 WVP is a 2002 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R4 WVP, 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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R4 WVP is a 2002 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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