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FD05 ZHY

2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,371 mi
Last recorded49,371 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan45,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 ZHY
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 49,371 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 49,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 48,762 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 48,762 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,893 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 45,064 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 44,860 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 44,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,938 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 42,016 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,192 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 35,908 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 34,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,215 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 28,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2012 27,427 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 22,201 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2010 22,201 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 19,949 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 16,190 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Caravan?

Based on 5,669 MOT tests across 350 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
1,905
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
position lamp(s) not working 97
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77
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FD05 ZHY is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 45,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD05 ZHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD05 ZHY registered?

FD05 ZHY is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FD05 ZHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 ZHY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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