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FJ55 EGF

2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,451 mi
Last recorded53,451 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan45,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 EGF
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 53,451 miles

all front suspension components corroding

Fail 4 Aug 2025 53,451 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all front suspension components corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2024 50,213 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

all front suspension component corroding

steering slightly heavy

Pass 11 Aug 2023 50,081 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front suspension component corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2023 50,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2021 49,341 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 49,341 miles

Brake cable damaged excess corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 49,158 miles

Central primary handbrake cable corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Upper both rear upper body marker lights inop

Nearside Rear sharp edges (wheel-arch trim missing)but not due to damage or corrosion!

Pass 28 Oct 2019 49,010 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose corroded to and from tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,072 miles

Brakes ; Brake hose ferrules corroded , Front & Rear

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 14 %

Corrosion ; General corrosion front suspension , brake & steering components

Lighting ; Reflectors deteriorated , Nearside Main Beam Headlamp & Offside Front Fog Lamp

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,352 miles

Brakes ; Brake hose ferrules corroded Nearside rear & Offside rear

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear & Parking brakes 13 % ~

Brakes ; Parking brake cables corroded , may be weakened

Lighting ; Front indicators & Side repeaters discoloured ( Amber bulbs )

Note ; General corrosion steering & suspension components

Various areas have restricted views

Fail 17 Oct 2017 44,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear forward section (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at mounting bracket (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear forward section (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; Brake hose ferrules corroded Nearside rear & Offside rear

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 33 %

Brakes ; Parking brake cables corroded , may be weakened

Lighting ; Front indicators & Side repeaters discoloured ( Amber bulbs )

Note ; General corrosion steering & suspension components

Various areas have restricted views

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,796 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 41,796 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,582 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc pitted

n/s/r tyre perished

rear suspension components corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel

some underside components corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2015 39,582 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc pitted

n/s/r tyre perished

rear suspension components corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel

some underside components corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 37,847 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded front to rear

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs pitted

fuel pipes slightly corroded

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2014 37,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs pitted

fuel pipes slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded front to rear

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2013 34,012 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 34,010 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,577 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,517 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,840 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,158 miles

handbrake lever button damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,299 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,774 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Caravan?

Based on 5,669 MOT tests across 350 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
1,905
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
position lamp(s) not working 97
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77
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FJ55 EGF is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 45,826 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 Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 EGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FJ55 EGF is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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