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R221 NVK

1998 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

291,836 mi
Last recorded291,836 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Motorhome129,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 NVK
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 291,836 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 289,773 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 287,092 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 283,456 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 280,442 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 274,057 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 273,046 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 266,448 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 266,040 miles

Body has slight corrosion side bars aswell (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 263,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 260,559 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

nearside front tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 10 Jun 2015 260,518 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

nearside front tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 24 Jun 2014 259,425 miles

engine not reving high enough to register

Fail 19 Jun 2014 259,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine not reving high enough to register

Pass 23 May 2013 258,731 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 256,976 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 251,577 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 251,574 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 243,620 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 323,709 miles

o/s and n/s rear front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2007 227,768 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 208,951 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorhome?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
2,214
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245
fog lamp not working 183
position lamp(s) not working 175
brake binding 170
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R221 NVK is a 1998 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 129,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motorhome fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 249 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R221 NVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R221 NVK registered?

R221 NVK is a 1998 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R221 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 NVK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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