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VLZ 9659

2008 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,781 mi
Last recorded84,781 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Hymer26,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 9659
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 84,781 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 84,770 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 84,673 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 83,554 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 83,498 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 83,375 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 81,690 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 81,161 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 80,502 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 80,415 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 79,420 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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VLZ 9659 is a 2008 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 26,772 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 VLZ 9659, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VLZ 9659?

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What year was VLZ 9659 registered?

VLZ 9659 is a 2008 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 11 May 2008.

Is VLZ 9659 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 9659 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLZ 9659 have outstanding finance?

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