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BX05 TBY

2005 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,149 mi
Last recorded56,149 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motor Home45,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 TBY
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 56,149 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 May 2025 55,687 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 54,291 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2023 52,608 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 52,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 52,251 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 51,583 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 49,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 48,227 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 43,717 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 43,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 42,249 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,920 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 40,921 miles

Front brake discs inner face rusty

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight bind from offside rear brake

Fail 20 May 2013 37,425 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 37,425 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 34,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres and nearside rear cracking slightly in sidewalls

Fail 20 May 2011 32,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 32,573 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 29,032 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 29,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2009 25,144 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 25,144 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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BX05 TBY is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BX05 TBY, 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 BX05 TBY registered?

BX05 TBY is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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