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S846 ERC

1998 Mercedes Hymer

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,168 mi
Last recorded71,168 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Hymer87,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 ERC
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 71,168 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 70,899 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 68,426 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 65,981 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 65,981 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 61,871 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 61,871 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,045 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 61,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,665 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 60,665 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,925 miles

corrosion in underbody/chassis some brake pipes etc. some wear/lift in front bottom ball joints, wear in spring shackle bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,401 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 59,401 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 57,097 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,554 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 28 Jul 2014 52,190 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 52,190 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,192 miles

n/s/r slight wheel bearing noise

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,618 miles

MINOR CORROTION ON CHASSIS. LOAD SENSING VALVE PIVOT STIFF IN OPERATION

Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,433 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,004 miles

WIPER BLADES SPLITTING. PARK BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,260 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,411 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,120 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,150 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 26,602 miles

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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S846 ERC is a 1998 Mercedes Hymer in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S846 ERC, 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

How do I check the history of S846 ERC?

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What year was S846 ERC registered?

S846 ERC is a 1998 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S846 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S846 ERC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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