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1997 Mercedes Hymer 2.9L Diesel · 111 YXO

111 YXO

1997 Mercedes Hymer (2.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 209,651 km. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES HYMER
Year / Origin
1997
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 07 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
209,651 km
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.9L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 07 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2900cc
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111 YXO Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
  • 209,651 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)

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111 YXO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Nov 2026, 04:46
MOT Analysis

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes Hymer (111 YXO) between December 2005 and July 2025.

The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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111 YXO Odometer History

  1. 08/12/200574,442 mi
  2. 12/12/200574,442 mi
  3. 14/12/200679,797 mi+5,355 mi
  4. 17/05/200779,859 km
  5. 15/04/200896,726 km+16,867 km
  6. 15/04/200896,726 km
  7. 09/04/2009111,437 km+14,711 km
  8. 09/04/2009111,437 km
  9. 29/03/2010129,491 km+18,054 km
  10. 29/03/2011145,273 km+15,782 km
  11. 28/03/2012158,392 km+13,119 km
  12. 28/03/2012158,392 km
  13. 26/06/2012160,291 km+1,899 km
  14. 12/04/2013163,571 km+3,280 km
  15. 12/04/2013163,571 km
  16. 15/04/2014166,344 mi
  17. 10/04/2015171,287 km
  18. 17/04/2015171,287 km
  19. 15/04/2016176,051 km+4,764 km
  20. 15/04/2016176,051 km
  21. 13/04/2017178,736 km+2,685 km
  22. 27/03/2018181,526 km+2,790 km
  23. 28/03/2019186,385 mi
  24. 02/04/2019186,385 mi
  25. 05/05/2021188,009 mi+1,624 mi
  26. 11/04/2022190,136 mi+2,127 mi
  27. 02/05/2023197,406 km
  28. 03/05/2023197,406 km
  29. 10/05/2024207,577 km+10,171 km
  30. 09/07/2025209,651 km+2,074 km

Average of roughly 6,904 km per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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