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HX05 AFO

2005 Mercedes Motorcaravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,872 mi
Last recorded120,872 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motorcaravan59,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 AFO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorcaravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 120,872 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 110,178 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 110,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear diesel heater exhaust piping heavily corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 97,869 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,911 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 87,201 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 82,497 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,439 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,403 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,297 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 67,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 63,056 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

gaiter on output shaft n/s rear actuater slightly perished

wiper blades slightly det

Fail 20 Feb 2012 57,873 miles

Minimal Clearance between Front Suspension Bump Stops.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,873 miles

Minimal Clearance between Front Suspension Bump Stops.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,053 miles

nearside side marker lamp dim

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

diff pinion seal slight leak

front suspension positioned close to bump stops

nearside hand brake chamber gaiter split

Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front suspension sat very close to bump stops

nearside marker lamp dim

nearside mirror housing damaged

nearside rear parkbrake chamber gaiter split

Fail 25 Feb 2010 45,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front suspension sat very close to bump stops

nearside marker lamp dim

nearside mirror housing damaged

nearside rear parkbrake chamber gaiter split

Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,117 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,400 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorcaravan?

Based on 1,763 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
2,147
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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HX05 AFO is a 2005 Mercedes Motorcaravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 59,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motorcaravan fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX05 AFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX05 AFO registered?

HX05 AFO is a 2005 Mercedes Motorcaravan, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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