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R896 ACK

1998 Mercedes Hymer

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,500 mi
Last recorded86,500 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Hymer87,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 ACK
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,500 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive halfshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 86,500 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive halfshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,880 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,924 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 59,937 miles

Headlamp aim on min

Nearside front brake pipe corroding close to excessive

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp leveller inoperative.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,984 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,620 miles

condition of towbar wiring

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,962 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 48,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition of all brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,135 miles

condition of all brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,539 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 44,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2006

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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R896 ACK is a 1998 Mercedes Hymer in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 87,950 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 R896 ACK, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R896 ACK is a 1998 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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