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PL03 HJC

2003 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

44,635 mi
Last recorded44,635 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Hymer46,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HJC
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 44,635 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 43,137 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 41,881 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 39,700 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 38,379 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 37,367 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 36,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 33,911 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 33,450 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 33,488 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split open 195/70/15c 104/102r (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 32,527 miles

no drivers door

Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,406 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steel brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Sep 2014 30,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steel brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,410 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,948 miles

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)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 27,944 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,967 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 26,966 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,684 miles

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

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

cracks on all tyre side walls by tread

Fail 9 Jul 2010 24,681 miles

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

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

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

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

cracks on all tyre side walls by tread

Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,450 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 22,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front brakes need checking

Fail 10 Jun 2008 22,254 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front brakes need checking

Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,539 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 13,152 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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PL03 HJC is a 2003 Mercedes 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%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 46,458 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 PL03 HJC, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PL03 HJC is a 2003 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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