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MV05 FLJ

2005 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,227 mi
Last recorded49,227 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motor Home45,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 FLJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 49,227 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 47,255 miles

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

Rear AIR SUSPENSION FITTED EFFECT THE ADJUSTMENT OF LOAD SENSING VALVE

Fail 21 Mar 2024 47,255 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear AIR SUSPENSION FITTED EFFECT THE ADJUSTMENT OF LOAD SENSING VALVE

Pass 17 Mar 2023 45,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened AIR BAGS FITTED (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 45,994 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened AIR BAGS FITTED (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 45,059 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 45,059 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 43,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

damage to windscreen

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2021 43,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

damage to windscreen

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 41,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up slightly on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

damage to windscreen

rear brake discs slightly corroded on discs faces

under covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2019 41,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up slightly on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

damage to windscreen

rear brake discs slightly corroded on discs faces

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2018 41,162 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen damaged outside of zone A and swept area

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,691 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,749 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,964 miles

BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ALL ROUND

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 28,964 miles

BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ALL ROUND

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,409 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,297 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,796 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Home?

Based on 6,590 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
1,983
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
fog lamp not working 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
position lamp(s) not working 89
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MV05 FLJ is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 45,770 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 Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV05 FLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MV05 FLJ registered?

MV05 FLJ is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is MV05 FLJ safe to buy?

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