2018 Hymer ML 2.2L Diesel · HX68 AKK

The Hymer ML remains roadworthy following the most recent DVSA test on 10 July 2025 at 17,714 miles, which returned a pass with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend is stable. Four consecutive annual examinations from July 2022 show zero advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural integrity. Such a clean record implies the previous keepers maintained statutory testing discipline without allowing latent mechanical faults to develop. Low mileage for an eight-year-old vehicle marks the usage pattern. The odometer stood at 7,145 miles on 9 and 10 July 2022, rose to 12,395 by 6 July 2023, then 15,021 by 8 July 2024, reaching 17,714 by 10 July 2025. This equates to roughly 2,214 miles per annum, with the 2022–2023 period showing the only significant accumulation of 5,250 miles. History before 2022 is sparse, but the post-2022 sequence is unblemished. The failed test on 9 July 2022 at identical 7,145 miles with no defects listed, immediately followed by a pass, signals a procedural anomaly rather than component failure. Prospective buyers should still commission a hands-on inspection of age-sensitive components that MOT passes within limits may not expose. Examine coil springs and suspension bushes for perishing, probe brake calipers for binding after prolonged standing, and check chassis rails for corrosion. The tester flagged no exhaust emissions faults, yet verify any diesel aftertreatment system. Request the official fail rationale for July 2022 from DVSA records to confirm no hidden rectification occurred.