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PO55 AHN

2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,114 mi
Last recorded128,114 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 AHN
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 128,114 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 124,781 miles

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

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 25 Jul 2024 124,760 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure tank straps excessively corroded and weakend (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 5 Jul 2023 122,237 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 116,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 111,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear dif leak offside rear

small chip front windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2019 104,569 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 104,569 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,581 miles

small chip on front windscreen

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,351 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 75,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight fluid leak at nearside rear dif

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 56,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre side walls are perrished

Pass 30 May 2012 51,997 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,303 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,513 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,448 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Caravan?

Based on 5,669 MOT tests across 350 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
1,905
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
position lamp(s) not working 97
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77
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PO55 AHN is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 45,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO55 AHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PO55 AHN registered?

PO55 AHN is a 2005 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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