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HX05 CAU

2005 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,888 mi
Last recorded34,888 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motorhome40,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 CAU
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 34,888 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 32,695 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 30,164 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 27,903 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 25,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 22,219 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 20,757 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 19,757 miles

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

under trays obscuring some parts

Fail 17 Nov 2017 19,757 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

under trays obscuring some parts

Pass 1 Nov 2016 19,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,862 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 18,458 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,565 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 14,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 14,806 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 14,711 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 12,447 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 11,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2009 8,096 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,514 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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HX05 CAU is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HX05 CAU, 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 HX05 CAU registered?

HX05 CAU is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is HX05 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 CAU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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