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Y408 NVW

2001 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

77,100 mi
Last recorded77,100 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Hymer61,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 NVW
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 77,100 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 75,516 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 75,453 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired LINKAGE BROKEN AND LEVER SEIZED (1.1.17 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,059 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND FUEL TANK

Fail 3 Oct 2022 74,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 from abs pump - rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

DAMPNESS AROUND FUEL TANK

Pass 6 Oct 2021 71,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

has had welding done on steps

Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,925 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 70,920 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,427 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,265 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,605 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 54,324 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,324 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,397 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 52,389 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,777 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 49,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 47,493 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 47,493 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,675 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 30 Oct 2010 43,674 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,990 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 39,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,473 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 36,473 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 32,484 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,162 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 22,683 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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Y408 NVW is a 2001 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 Y408 NVW, 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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Y408 NVW is a 2001 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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