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PO53 ECF

2003 Mercedes Hymer

White Diesel 27cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

47,047 mi
Last recorded47,047 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Hymer46,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 ECF
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine27cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 47,047 miles

Front leaf spring corroded

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres sidewalls heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 46,702 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 25 Jan 2024 46,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 46,480 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 45,854 miles

Chip in screen

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 44,061 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 43,448 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 42,322 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 41,774 miles

Central stop light inop

Fail 1 Feb 2018 41,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Central stop light inop

Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,910 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,606 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 34,337 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 6 Feb 2014 33,314 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,913 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 31,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 31,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 29,835 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2010 28,871 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 28,871 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 26,947 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,579 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,925 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,581 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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PO53 ECF is a 2003 Mercedes Hymer in White with a 27cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PO53 ECF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO53 ECF registered?

PO53 ECF is a 2003 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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