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GX55 LJC

2005 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,605 mi
Last recorded65,605 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motorhome40,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 LJC
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 65,605 miles

Both headlamp patterns weak

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper side marker light missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper side marker light not working

Reverse lights not working

Fail 12 Aug 2026 65,605 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Both headlamp patterns weak

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper side marker light missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper side marker light not working

Reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Mar 2025 65,602 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 65,278 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,273 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 62,085 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,706 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deflectors fitted on both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 58,706 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deflectors fitted on both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt casing missing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,869 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 48,869 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 44,610 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 41,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre with slight worn outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre with slight worn outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,791 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 30,262 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,262 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,781 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,688 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,741 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 22,731 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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GX55 LJC is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,690cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GX55 LJC, 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.

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What year was GX55 LJC registered?

GX55 LJC is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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