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AY05 HKF

2005 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,351 mi
Last recorded77,351 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motorhome40,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 HKF
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 77,351 miles

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

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

high level brake light inoperative but no obvious sign of wiring to the unit

Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 71,567 miles

Front headlight lens deteriorated

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 71,550 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet ( diesel filler pipes ) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure under vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Front headlight lens deteriorated

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 67,338 miles

Front headlights faded ( require polishing )

Pass 20 Jul 2021 64,983 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 62,988 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 62,988 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,262 miles

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

Front Wipers Poor

Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,739 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 56,734 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working top side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working marker light x 2 (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,046 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 47,659 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 45,662 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,662 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,109 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,931 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,973 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 34,964 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,546 miles

load sensor linkage rubbing on nearside rear airbag

offside front marker lamp inop

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2010 32,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

load sensor linkage rubbing on nearside rear airbag

offside front marker lamp inop

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,070 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 18,713 miles

HAND BRAKE CABLE CORRODED IN ONE PLACE NEAR EXHAUST PIPE

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorhome?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
2,214
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245
fog lamp not working 183
position lamp(s) not working 175
brake binding 170
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AY05 HKF is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 40,047 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 249 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 HKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY05 HKF registered?

AY05 HKF is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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