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AY03 OGB

2003 Mercedes-benz Hymer

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

113,424 mi
Last recorded113,424 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Hymer57,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelHymer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 113,424 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 110,171 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 105,031 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 104,454 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 97,499 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 97,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 91,819 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 91,810 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,889 miles

Body component slightly loose Rear Bumper Secured With Tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 86,885 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Body component slightly loose Rear Bumper Secured With Tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 81,689 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 81,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 73,790 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,367 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 67,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 66,215 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 52,804 miles

original tester M.Kilbey

tester user id KILB0009

Pass 5 Nov 2014 51,328 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,610 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 44,869 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,869 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,271 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,020 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,070 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,405 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,209 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,435 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,350 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 14,350 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Hymer?

Based on 3,225 MOT tests across 557 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
3,043
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14
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AY03 OGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Hymer in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 57,362 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-benz Hymer fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 OGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Hymer typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY03 OGB registered?

AY03 OGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Hymer, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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