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BW04 USM

2004 Mercedes Minibus

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,099 mi
Last recorded198,099 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Minibus147,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 USM
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 198,099 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 198,041 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 56,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 188,434 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 178,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 168,281 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 168,268 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 162,587 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 144,479 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 126,452 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 94,621 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 74,055 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,462 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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BW04 USM is a 2004 Mercedes Minibus in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW04 USM, 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 BW04 USM registered?

BW04 USM is a 2004 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is BW04 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 USM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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