MOT Status
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53,451 miAbove average mileage for this year
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all front suspension components corroding
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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!
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))
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
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
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
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
handbrake lever button damaged
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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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