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W12 HYM

2004 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,978 mi
Last recorded45,978 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Hymer61,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 HYM
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 45,978 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2025 45,978 miles

Exhaust system insecure Tail pipe clamp corroded trough. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2024 43,675 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 41,966 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 40,101 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 36,975 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 36,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 36,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 36,277 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 33,104 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,444 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 24,615 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 21,949 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 14,474 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 13,847 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 13,147 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 13,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 13,059 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 12,970 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 11,367 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 10,830 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 9,524 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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W12 HYM is a 2004 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 2004 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 61,580 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 W12 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 22 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W12 HYM registered?

W12 HYM is a 2004 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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