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YJ54 OTA

2004 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

79,096 mi
Last recorded79,096 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Motorhome45,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 OTA
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 79,096 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 79,052 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 77,380 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 77,332 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front near the inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2024 77,304 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box has hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 76,387 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both outers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 73,266 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 69,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

chassis corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2019 69,196 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

chassis corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 68,090 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 68,090 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 68,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,092 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 67,075 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,208 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,674 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,674 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 58,535 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

costomer had weigh bridge ticket

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 53,196 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side front brake disc inner face corroded & worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,019 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear water tank surround back section broken/loose

Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,961 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,917 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,506 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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YJ54 OTA is a 2004 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YJ54 OTA, 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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YJ54 OTA is a 2004 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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