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RK53 MTY

2004 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,549 mi
Last recorded48,549 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Motorhome45,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 MTY
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 48,549 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

general suspension corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2026 48,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2022 48,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in centre of tread ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front side marker lamp inoperative

Fail 15 Jul 2022 48,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in centre of tread ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front side marker lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Jun 2019 48,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 48,082 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 47,979 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,389 miles

both front tyres cracking

nearside mirror casing missing

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2017 47,389 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

nearside mirror casing missing

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 May 2017 47,372 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside All position lamps not working side marker lights (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing on mirror (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working on mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front mirror backing missing

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,613 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 44,882 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 44,882 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 44,148 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 44,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,539 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 42,539 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,223 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,804 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,264 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,403 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 26,403 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,875 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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RK53 MTY is a 2004 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RK53 MTY, 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.

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What year was RK53 MTY registered?

RK53 MTY is a 2004 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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