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FJ04 JYA

2004 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,705 mi
Last recorded71,705 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Motor Home34,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 JYA
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 71,705 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 71,605 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 71,605 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 71,591 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 70,260 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 69,176 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,388 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 62,706 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,830 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,994 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,064 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 59,064 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on when position lights on (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 70 15C (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,836 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,289 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,622 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,358 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,797 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2012 45,797 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,815 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,291 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 37,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,843 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vin plate relates to motorhome body so different to chassis number

Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,996 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 21,996 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 10,663 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 10,661 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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FJ04 JYA is a 2004 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 34,817 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 FJ04 JYA, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ04 JYA registered?

FJ04 JYA is a 2004 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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