Mercedes Hymer

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 17 model years from 1,133 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests

1,133

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (97%)

Years Covered

About the Mercedes Hymer

The Mercedes Hymer was MOT tested 1,133 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 17 model years (1990 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 97% from 114 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 27 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Mercedes Hymers pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 13 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 107,692 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 15,168 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2143cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,131

Per month£178/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Mercedes Hymer?

vs average of all models+3% (82% avg)

vs Mercedes brand average-2% (87% avg)

Best to worst year spread27 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Mercedes Hymer by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	96%	84	15,168 mi
2020	97%	114	15,102 mi
2019	93%	131	17,256 mi
2018	93%	124	24,392 mi
2017	93%	115	24,882 mi
2016	93%	56	26,923 mi
2015	100%	32	49,884 mi
2006	84%	44	72,538 mi
2004	81%	37	86,573 mi
2003	90%	49	67,183 mi
2002	82%	44	72,456 mi
2001	78%	45	84,193 mi
1998	83%	40	78,746 mi
1994	73%	45	128,584 mi
1993	70%	104	158,587 mi
1992	74%	34	133,318 mi
1990	71%	35	107,692 mi

Questions about the Mercedes Hymer

Is the Mercedes Hymer reliable?

Across its 17 model years in our data (1990 to 2021), the Mercedes Hymer averages an 85% MOT pass rate, from 1,133 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 97%.

Which year Mercedes Hymer has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Mercedes Hymer has the highest MOT pass rate at 97%, while the 1993 model has the lowest at 70%, a 27 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.