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SV51 PGF

2002 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,124 mi
Last recorded105,124 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Hymer59,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 PGF
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 105,124 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 105,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 102,232 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 102,232 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 99,266 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 99,266 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 96,765 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 96,765 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 92,410 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 92,409 miles

Outline marker lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 87,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit 3mm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit 3mm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 87,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit 3mm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit 3mm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 87,302 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,082 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,878 miles

Advanced wear/play in both front suspension arms ball joints

Corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,856 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)

Poor effort from o.s parking brake ,parking brake effort only just passed test at 16. %

Fail 7 Nov 2016 78,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Poor effort from o.s parking brake ,parking brake effort only just passed test at 16. %

Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,416 miles

Part of centre stop lamp notworking

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

O.s.r running light not working

O.s.r suspension bump stop slightly off centre

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

Parking brake effort only just passed test

Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,399 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,591 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,224 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)

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

corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,436 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,533 miles

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

bracket to from chassis to body not all used (no bolt holes drilled !!

Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,043 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

advised front brake discs show slight corrosion

advised h/brake efficency just met requirements

Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,536 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 143,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,421 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 24,421 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 21,422 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 21,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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SV51 PGF is a 2002 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV51 PGF, 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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What year was SV51 PGF registered?

SV51 PGF is a 2002 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 23 February 2002.

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