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YAV 297X

2002 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

242,015 mi
Last recorded242,015 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Hymer59,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAV 297X
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 242,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 242,015 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 242,015 miles

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

handbrake cables corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2020 242,015 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

handbrake cables corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2019 242,018 miles

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

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

handbrake cable corroding

handbrake cable fraying

offside front road wheel corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 242,015 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

handbrake cable corroding

handbrake cable fraying

offside front road wheel corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 242,034 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 242,015 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 242,015 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 242,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 242,015 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 242,015 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

minor play in all steering and front suspension joints

propshaft bearing noisey

rear registration plate lamp unit deteriorated

side repeaters have been removed

Fail 29 Sep 2011

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

minor play in all steering and front suspension joints

propshaft bearing noisey

rear registration plate lamp unit deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2009 242,015 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gas bottle enclosure floor corroded

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2008 242,015 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Recommend fitting UK style headlights.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 242,015 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2007 240,730 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 239,751 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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YAV 297X is a 2002 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,350cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 59,418 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 YAV 297X, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YAV 297X is a 2002 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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