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Y501 MRR

2001 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,376 mi
Last recorded151,376 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Hymer61,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 MRR
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 151,376 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 145,317 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn uneven on edges

Pass 15 May 2024 140,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 133,657 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 127,062 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 127,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up going in the wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up going in the wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 119,684 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin and brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 115,181 miles

front lower ball joints have slight lift

Fail 25 Feb 2020 115,181 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front lower ball joints have slight lift

Pass 26 Apr 2019 108,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 100,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake limits only just met

Pass 24 Feb 2017 89,821 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 89,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,788 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,935 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,583 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 71,032 miles

both front and both rear outer tyres beginning to split on side walls

Fail 10 May 2013 71,032 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

both front and both rear outer tyres beginning to split on side walls

Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,553 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,263 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 65,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,034 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 58,919 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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Y501 MRR is a 2001 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y501 MRR, 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 Y501 MRR registered?

Y501 MRR is a 2001 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y501 MRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y501 MRR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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