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YJ04 YFC

2004 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,818 mi
Last recorded167,818 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Motorhome45,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 YFC
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 167,818 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust box slight leak

Pass 6 Mar 2025 163,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 160,495 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 150,835 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 139,699 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

generator exhaust mounts

Pass 28 Oct 2020 132,235 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 130,866 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured NS & OS front and resr (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 127,202 miles

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

front exhaust bracket insecure

n/s/f top marker lamps in-op

Fail 8 Mar 2018 127,200 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

front exhaust bracket insecure

n/s/f top marker lamps in-op

Pass 20 Mar 2017 123,076 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 118,345 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 111,670 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 111,670 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 106,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,137 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 98,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,530 miles

Propshaft component defective

offside outer tyre wall cut but not to cords

Fail 17 Jun 2008 35,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Propshaft component defective

offside outer tyre wall cut but not to cords

Fail 23 May 2007 18,029 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 May 2007 18,029 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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YJ04 YFC is a 2004 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ04 YFC, 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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YJ04 YFC is a 2004 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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