The road tax status for R856 SCW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R856 SCW?

The MOT for R856 SCW is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R856 SCW?

The recorded mileage for R856 SCW is 197,311 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R856 SCW ULEZ compliant?

No, R856 SCW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1998 Mercedes Motor Home 2.8L Diesel · R856 SCW

R856 SCW

1998 Mercedes Motor Home (2.8L, diesel). First registered 16/04/1998. Recorded mileage 197,311 miles. MOT valid until 09/06/2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES MOTOR HOME
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 197,311 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 197,311 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2800cc

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R856 SCW Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
197,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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R856 SCW Mileage History

11/06/2024191,388 km
29/05/2025194,745 km+3,357 km
30/05/2025194,752 km+7 km
21/05/2026197,258 mi
28/05/2026197,311 mi+53 mi

Average of roughly 3,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R856 SCW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 17:32

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Motor Home (R856 SCW) between June 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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