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K90 ENJ

1998 Mercedes Minibus

Silver Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,710 mi
Last recorded94,710 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Minibus145,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 ENJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 94,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 94,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,600 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake needs adjustment

Fail 22 Jul 2016 90,600 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 21 May 2015 85,552 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fan belt loose

Fail 21 May 2015 85,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fan belt loose

Pass 21 May 2014 79,158 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,407 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,482 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,980 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,980 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,481 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 67,396 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,960 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 64,392 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 58,085 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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K90 ENJ is a 1998 Mercedes Minibus in Silver with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 145,349 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 K90 ENJ, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K90 ENJ registered?

K90 ENJ is a 1998 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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