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FA52 VKK

2002 Mercedes-benz Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,903 mi
Last recorded62,903 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelHymer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 62,903 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 62,897 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X3 BLADES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear N/S/R parking brake reading lower than o/s/r

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 62,384 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 60,808 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 60,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 60,546 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 59,413 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 57,204 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 55,138 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,977 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,624 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 32,529 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 32,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,584 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,204 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,482 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 20,439 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,180 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 18,164 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 18,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,132 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,435 miles

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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FA52 VKK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Hymer in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FA52 VKK, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FA52 VKK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Hymer, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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