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FJ05 FYV

2005 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

81,239 mi
Last recorded81,239 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motorhome40,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 81,239 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Tank straps heavily corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Fail 20 Mar 2026 81,239 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose Tank straps heavily corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Pass 25 Jul 2025 80,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 79,767 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 79,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 79,254 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 79,253 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 78,992 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 78,992 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 77,997 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 77,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2020 77,885 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2019 76,012 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 76,012 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 73,095 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 67,414 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 67,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 62,652 miles

Offside Rear side marker light lens missinf

Fail 10 May 2016 62,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear side marker light lens missinf

Pass 21 May 2015 60,557 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 60,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lift in both front lower swivels

Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 54,605 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 54,605 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 48,902 miles

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

nearside rear marker lamp lense missing and showing white light to rear

Fail 30 May 2013 48,902 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

nearside rear marker lamp lense missing and showing white light to rear

Pass 31 May 2012 44,439 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,314 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,981 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,829 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,621 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 FYV is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FJ05 FYV, 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 FYV registered?

FJ05 FYV is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is FJ05 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 FYV shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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