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MX53 ZJV

2004 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

288,195 mi
Last recorded288,195 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Motorhome45,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 ZJV
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 288,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underside of cab corroded

washer bottle strap broken

Pass 12 Sep 2024 284,897 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 276,488 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 275,790 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 274,284 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 271,590 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 263,254 miles
Pass 21 May 2017 256,641 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 248,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 230,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 225,934 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 219,964 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 213,390 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 206,343 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front side marker lamp inopertive

rear chassis wiring requires securing

Fail 15 Jul 2009 206,343 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front side marker lamp inopertive

rear chassis wiring requires securing

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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MX53 ZJV is a 2004 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 45,861 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 MX53 ZJV, 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 22 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 MX53 ZJV registered?

MX53 ZJV is a 2004 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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The MOT history for MX53 ZJV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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