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GX05 TLZ

2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,682 mi
Last recorded165,682 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 TLZ
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 165,682 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 165,531 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 165,531 miles

Brake performance not tested both front brakes and nearside rear binding (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 165,513 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 165,513 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 165,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both lower 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 165,466 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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GX05 TLZ is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX05 TLZ, 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.

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What year was GX05 TLZ registered?

GX05 TLZ is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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