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S919 NBV

1998 Mercedes Hymer

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,874 mi
Last recorded61,874 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Hymer87,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS919 NBV
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 61,874 miles

VIN No barely legible

Fail 20 Sep 2024 61,764 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

VIN No barely legible

Pass 12 Sep 2023 57,377 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 57,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing D Shackle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D Bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 52,461 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 52,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 52,296 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,567 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 48,522 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 47,647 miles

Foot brake pedal travels around 50% of stroke

Pass 1 Aug 2016 45,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across front axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 45,681 miles

Handbrake lever close to limit of reserve travel

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,660 miles

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

Handbrake lever reserve travel close to limit.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,687 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 40,870 miles

Handbrake lever close to limit of reserve travel

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,805 miles

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 22 Jun 2011 39,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,724 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,788 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 33,579 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 33,579 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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S919 NBV is a 1998 Mercedes Hymer in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S919 NBV, 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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What year was S919 NBV registered?

S919 NBV is a 1998 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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