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S55 HYM

1999 Mercedes Hymer

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

217,685 mi
Last recorded217,685 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Hymer93,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 HYM
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 217,685 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 215,843 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 215,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 212,925 miles

headlamp beam converters fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2023 206,888 miles

headlamp masks for euro driving fitted

small chips nearside windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2022 199,949 miles

rear brake backplates getting corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 195,705 miles

rear brake backplates getting corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2020 192,905 miles

small chip nearside windscreen

some corrosion front and rear chassis rails

Pass 9 Apr 2019 187,264 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 178,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 171,340 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 171,285 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded over wishbone to front flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 163,949 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 163,908 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 151,507 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 140,889 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 132,917 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 121,121 miles

o/s middle marker lamp not working

Pass 11 Mar 2011 117,006 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 105,412 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 105,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

chips in screen

Pass 10 Sep 2009 97,998 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 92,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 89,339 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 82,824 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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S55 HYM is a 1999 Mercedes Hymer in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 93,528 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 S55 HYM, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S55 HYM registered?

S55 HYM is a 1999 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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