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S4 GOS

2001 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,466 mi
Last recorded55,466 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Hymer61,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 GOS
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 55,466 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near gearbox. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above air suspension. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear frame corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2024 53,758 miles

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective middle wiper blade. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near gearbox. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion above air suspension mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear frame corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear holes in rear exhaust system.

Fail 3 Oct 2024 53,758 miles

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

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

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

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective middle wiper blade. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near gearbox. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion above air suspension mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear frame corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear holes in rear exhaust system.

Pass 4 Oct 2023 52,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Section Corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 51,188 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 50,578 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 50,502 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 50,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 50,451 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 41,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 37,661 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 37,184 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,964 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 34,964 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 May 2009 32,745 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear lights had interaction but when tapped every thing working fine advise attention

Pass 28 May 2009 32,745 miles

nearside rear lights had interaction but when tapped every thing working fine advise attention

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,896 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,940 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 19,197 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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S4 GOS is a 2001 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S4 GOS, 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 S4 GOS registered?

S4 GOS is a 2001 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is S4 GOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 GOS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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