MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
284,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
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
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)
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes Minibus?
Based on 1,162 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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