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C3 MPA

2005 Mercedes Motorhome

Silver Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,630 mi
Last recorded114,630 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motorhome40,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 MPA
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 114,630 miles

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 31 Jan 2024 114,441 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,916 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 112,611 miles

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 30 Mar 2017 70,878 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 70,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,525 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 67,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,746 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 62,855 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,855 miles

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,886 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,689 miles

front anti-roll bar link bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre has cut around tread pattern

Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,285 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre scoredin tread pattern

Fail 31 Mar 2011 46,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre scoredin tread pattern

Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,766 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,420 miles

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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C3 MPA is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome in Silver with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C3 MPA, 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 C3 MPA registered?

C3 MPA is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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