MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
882,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
passenger doors open and close by manual function
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
passenger doors open and close by manual function
How Reliable is the Mercedes Minibus?
Based on 1,162 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N279 PDV is a 1995 Mercedes Minibus in Red with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 211,501 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 N279 PDV, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N279 PDV registered?
N279 PDV is a 1995 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 10 October 1995.
Is N279 PDV safe to buy?
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