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FJ05 FGC

2005 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,642 mi
Last recorded77,642 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motorhome40,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FGC
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 77,642 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,916 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 1 Dec 2022 63,564 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 57,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface breaking up due to corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 51,989 miles

Brake discs corroded and pitted

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 51,989 miles

Brake discs corroded and pitted

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 46,481 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 46,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 6 Apr 2019 45,228 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside marker light broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,904 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 44,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 44,432 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 41,073 miles

Nearside side marker lens missing

Fail 28 Mar 2016 41,073 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside side marker lens missing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,622 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 32,346 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,647 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 14,615 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 10,833 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,205 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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FJ05 FGC is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ05 FGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ05 FGC registered?

FJ05 FGC is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is FJ05 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 FGC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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