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GN54 TFZ

2005 Mercedes Camper

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

171,430 mi
Last recorded171,430 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Camper45,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 TFZ
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 171,430 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 167,760 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 167,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 165,722 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 155,723 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 154,505 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES MISTED

Pass 21 Oct 2020 152,693 miles

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

slight play at both track rods

Pass 22 Oct 2019 147,637 miles

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

slight travel @ parking brake lever

slight wear @ ns track rod

Pass 23 Oct 2018 138,684 miles

Slight play N/s/f inner rack ball joint

Pass 26 Oct 2017 133,386 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 117,159 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 108,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

beam benders fitted to head lamps

Pass 17 Oct 2014 95,070 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 95,013 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 14 Oct 2013 84,874 miles

CENTER STOP LAMP DISCONECTED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS UN ABLE TO ASSESS IN FULL

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 84,839 miles

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

CENTER STOP LAMP DISCONECTED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS UN ABLE TO ASSESS IN FULL

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,248 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

Fail 25 Oct 2012 74,248 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,659 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 61,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

r/h/f brake disc poor

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,876 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,389 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 40,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,358 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,629 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Camper?

Based on 8,342 MOT tests across 487 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
2,050
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 155
position lamp(s) not working 148
Brake pipe excessively corroded 144
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 137
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GN54 TFZ is a 2005 Mercedes Camper in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 45,114 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 Camper fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN54 TFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN54 TFZ registered?

GN54 TFZ is a 2005 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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