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R23 KAP

1998 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,032 mi
Last recorded181,032 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Motor Home131,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 KAP
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 181,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 175,956 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 175,956 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 171,493 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 164,841 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 158,208 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 158,208 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 151,874 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 147,981 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 147,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 142,975 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 133,605 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 133,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 125,145 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)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 125,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 8 Dec 2016 116,962 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 116,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking to hose (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 103,206 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 100,062 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 93,924 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2014 93,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 88,189 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,846 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 80,846 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2011
Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,579 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 62,622 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 54,240 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 54,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,315 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 44,061 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 44,059 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Home?

Based on 6,590 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
1,983
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
fog lamp not working 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
position lamp(s) not working 89
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R23 KAP is a 1998 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 131,696 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R23 KAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R23 KAP registered?

R23 KAP is a 1998 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R23 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 KAP shows 33 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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