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R456 NCK

1998 Mercedes-benz Hymer

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,515 mi
Last recorded146,515 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Hymer98,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 NCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 146,515 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint above undertray cover (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside & offside front (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding at rear

general corrosion underside

parking brake efficiency only just passed

slight chip in windscreen

suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2025 133,289 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint above undertray cover (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding slightly

general corrosion underside

suspension components corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2024 115,729 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint above undertray cover (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

general corrosion underside

nearside rear side marker lamp not working

suspension components corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2024 115,728 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint above undertray cover (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

general corrosion underside

nearside rear side marker lamp not working

suspension components corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2023 113,834 miles

All tyres over 10 years old

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front, nearside & offside rear tyres , outer walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 108,750 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking - dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray cover fitted

wheel trims fitted - unable to inspect wheel bolts & brake pads

Pass 19 Apr 2021 102,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 101,649 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 101,500 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2016 98,970 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 98,970 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 91,953 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,453 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,834 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,879 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 70,879 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 70,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,368 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 68,537 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all wiper blafdes split

Fail 23 Nov 2009 68,536 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all wiper blafdes split

Pass 11 Dec 2008 66,669 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,187 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 49,169 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Hymer?

Based on 3,225 MOT tests across 557 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
3,043
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14
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R456 NCK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Hymer in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 98,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Hymer fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R456 NCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Hymer typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Hymer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R456 NCK registered?

R456 NCK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Hymer, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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