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YJ05 EHC

2005 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,035 mi
Last recorded42,035 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Motorhome40,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 EHC
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 42,035 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 41,339 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 40,817 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 40,610 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2022 40,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 40,557 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 40,374 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 40,374 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 38,843 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 38,833 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 38,040 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lens deteriorating affecting beam patterns

Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 36,837 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake lower effort

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 36,463 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,253 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,018 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 32,018 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,355 miles

front tyres perished

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2011 26,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp beam deflectors have been fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,660 miles

headlamp beam deflectors have been fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2010 21,683 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,683 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,540 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 7,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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YJ05 EHC is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YJ05 EHC, 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 YJ05 EHC registered?

YJ05 EHC is a 2005 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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