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MX05 VWH

2005 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

73,524 mi
Last recorded73,524 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motorhome40,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 VWH
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 73,524 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 73,332 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 73,332 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 72,913 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Park brake requirements only just met 16%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 71,265 miles

Nearside wiper arm/ wiper sitting at an angle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 66,677 miles

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

Park brake requirements only just met 16%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

several parts on exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,780 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 65,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 60,948 miles

Hand brake passed 16%. Park brake inspection/adjustment advised

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,558 miles

Hand brake passed on 17%. Rear brake inspection required

Fail 23 Jul 2018 55,558 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 55,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

poor pattern o/s head lamp

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,035 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 55,023 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

tail pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,137 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 47,137 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 42,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,365 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 34,502 miles

tail pipe corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 34,499 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tail pipe corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,391 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 20,147 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 15,818 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 15,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 11,905 miles

Reserve travel on parking brake lever,borderline.

Fail 8 Nov 2007 11,905 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Nov 2007 11,887 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Slight bind on offside front brake..

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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MX05 VWH is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MX05 VWH, 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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MX05 VWH is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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