Mercedes-Benz Hymer
From 671 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 8 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| braking effort inadequate at any wheel | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 31.6% of Hymer failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £92.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 91.1% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
| 2018 | 91.7% | brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Hymers tested had between 10,426 and 31,153 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,611 median miles, the Hymer has 0.058 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Hymer MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Hymer has a 89.7% MOT pass rate based on 671 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Hymer?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Hymer is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Hymer at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Hymer is 17,611 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,426 and 31,153 miles.
Buying a used Hymer?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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