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YV04 FVD

2004 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,662 mi
Last recorded75,662 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Hymer61,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 FVD
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 75,662 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 75,662 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 73,036 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 73,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 68,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 66,431 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 66,431 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 64,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 61,834 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,982 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 55,718 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,591 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,993 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 44,419 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 44,419 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,849 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 37,356 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 13 May 2013 37,356 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 32,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,921 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 25,921 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 18,893 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,552 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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YV04 FVD is a 2004 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 YV04 FVD, 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 YV04 FVD registered?

YV04 FVD is a 2004 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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