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MX04 DOG

2005 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,509 mi
Last recorded164,509 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motorhome40,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 DOG
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 164,509 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low on outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s kerb mirror cracked ()

Pass 25 Feb 2025 162,591 miles

Central Rear rear axle tyre has odd treads

Nearside Front kerb mirror cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2025 162,541 miles

Central Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both front indicators showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not clearing screen and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear number plate lamps inop (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working n/s fist side marker inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low o/s front head light aim to low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm o/s front seat belt cut on edge (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced n/s rear indicator showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment o/s front drag link as excessive play in both ends (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate tow bar obstructing number plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Central Rear rear axle tyre has odd treads

Nearside Front kerb mirror cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2024 159,827 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 153,667 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 147,493 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 140,276 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 127,103 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front ant-roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small holes in pipe work (6.1.2 (a))

oil residue intercool pipes

rear inner brake pads deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2019 120,116 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 114,741 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 114,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 114,712 miles

All position lamps not working side markers o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working all upper lights (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 106,843 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 98,682 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear Outer tyre has small cracks in sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2015 92,483 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 87,125 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,735 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 66,218 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,601 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,903 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,798 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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MX04 DOG is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MX04 DOG, 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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MX04 DOG is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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