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S824 NRN

1998 Mercedes Hymer

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,617 mi
Last recorded135,617 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Hymer87,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 NRN
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 135,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 135,046 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 133,197 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 131,572 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 131,276 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 129,066 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 129,043 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 120,349 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 114,853 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 107,425 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 100,590 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 100,575 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,568 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 95,130 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 93,393 miles

n/s/f side marker light not working

o/s/f side marker light not working

o/s/r marker light not working

Fail 7 Apr 2011 93,393 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r marker light not working

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

n/s/f side marker light not working

o/s/f side marker light not working

Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,483 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 90,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 83,511 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 82,222 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 88,125 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 76,721 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm ball joints slight lift

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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S824 NRN is a 1998 Mercedes Hymer in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S824 NRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S824 NRN registered?

S824 NRN is a 1998 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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