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BU04 EYF

2004 Mercedes Minibus

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

284,486 mi
Last recorded284,486 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Minibus147,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 EYF
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 284,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 260,095 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 260,057 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s door bottom hindge body broken

Pass 15 Mar 2010 233,123 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 233,049 miles

Nearside Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 198,930 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 162,430 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

eberspatcher pipe split at nearside wheelarch

Pass 2 Mar 2007 113,989 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 70,933 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Minibus?

Based on 1,162 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 9
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BU04 EYF is a 2004 Mercedes Minibus in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 147,815 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 Minibus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 EYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU04 EYF?

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What year was BU04 EYF registered?

BU04 EYF is a 2004 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is BU04 EYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 EYF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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