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Y453 XCK

2001 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

63,719 mi
Last recorded63,719 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Hymer61,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 XCK
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 63,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 62,174 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 61,381 miles

Both centre main brake pipes corroded

Parking brake lever will soon require adjustment

Fail 1 Mar 2024 61,381 miles

Both centre main brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever will soon require adjustment

Pass 24 Feb 2023 60,619 miles

Centre main rigid brake pipes slightly corroded

Near side marker light is inoperative

Slight corrosion noted to front panel

Pass 17 Feb 2022 59,209 miles

Centre main brake pipes slightly corroded

Front lower cross member corroded

Off side front fog light inoperative

Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,647 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,871 miles

Near side and off side front lower steps corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear shockers corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,516 miles

n/s centre marker light inop

slight corrosion noted on underside and suspension components

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,872 miles

sight corrosion noted around n/s step area

Fail 21 Feb 2018 53,872 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sight corrosion noted around n/s step area

Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,328 miles

Hand brake will soon require adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,428 miles

Marker lights inop

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside of vehicle is surface corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,866 miles

Front fog light bulb is insecure

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)

Side marker lights are inoperative

Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,303 miles

corrosion noted on underbody and metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,117 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,749 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 38,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,117 miles

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 24 Feb 2011 37,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,026 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,836 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroding in plastic retaining clasps.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear exhaust surface corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,112 miles

Air bellow securing devices corroded

Front and centre section exhaust system surface corroded

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

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

Under body surface corroded in places

Fail 21 Feb 2007 26,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,532 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,489 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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Y453 XCK is a 2001 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 Y453 XCK, 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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What year was Y453 XCK registered?

Y453 XCK is a 2001 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y453 XCK safe to buy?

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