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T5 RVA

2008 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,551 mi
Last recorded23,551 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Motorhome35,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 RVA
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 23,551 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 21,310 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 21,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 20,497 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 20,497 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 20,379 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 19,063 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 18,731 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 18,521 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 18,492 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 18,018 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 17,038 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 17,038 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 15,418 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 15,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 14,017 miles

o/s wiper pivot insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2014 12,653 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 9,059 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 8,953 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 7,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T5 RVA is a 2008 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 35,738 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 T5 RVA, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T5 RVA registered?

T5 RVA is a 2008 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is T5 RVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 RVA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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