1998 Mercedes Motorhome 4.3L Diesel · S265 APA
1998 Mercedes Motorhome (4.3L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 393,230 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES MOTORHOME
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 393,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 4250cc
S265 APA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 393,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S265 APA Mileage History
- 24/05/2023387,683 mi
- 08/06/2024389,953 mi+2,270 mi
- 09/06/2025392,109 mi+2,156 mi
- 13/06/2025392,173 mi+64 mi
- 05/08/2026393,230 mi+1,057 mi
Average of roughly 1,733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S265 APA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Motorhome (S265 APA) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear inadequate size for type of vehicle (3.3 (c))”; “Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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