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WJ55 JHF

2005 Mercedes Motorhome

Silver Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,079 mi
Last recorded71,079 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motorhome40,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 JHF
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 71,079 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 67,807 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 65,477 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 58,577 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 55,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise handbrake travels a fair distance

Pass 8 Apr 2021 51,683 miles

Nearside Rear brake light was slow to come on but has work properly during test

Nearside Rear park brake effort a little lower than opposite side

Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,198 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe corroded and cracked by tail pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,271 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,399 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 47,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure Friction material separating/crumbling (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure Friction material separating/crumbling (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,532 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 42,452 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 42,452 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working TAIL LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,304 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,040 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 39,383 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,383 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,353 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 30,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,580 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,724 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 25,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,918 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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WJ55 JHF is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome in Silver with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WJ55 JHF, 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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What year was WJ55 JHF registered?

WJ55 JHF is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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