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RHL 429X

2001 Mercedes Hymer

Cream Diesel 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,655 mi
Last recorded18,655 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Hymer61,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHL 429X
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 18,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 18,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside seat belt twisted.

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

Fail 10 May 2019 18,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside seat belt twisted.

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

Pass 25 May 2018 183,979 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear hose ferrule to axle slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 183,972 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear hose ferrule to axle slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 183,708 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to axle (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion underneath but outside prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jun 2016 210,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 182,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 182,298 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 181,873 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 181,864 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 179,316 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 179,288 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 175,075 miles

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

Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 175,047 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 171,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 May 2009 16,876 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 167,029 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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RHL 429X is a 2001 Mercedes Hymer in Cream with a 2,350cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RHL 429X, 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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RHL 429X is a 2001 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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