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N465 AWB

1995 Mercedes Minibus

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,735 mi
Last recorded215,735 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes Minibus211,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN465 AWB
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 215,735 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body corroded under side in places

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 214,561 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 214,561 miles

Braking system leaking rear pipe over axle replaced (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 214,519 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Aug 2014 212,879 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 210,941 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 210,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 208,048 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front inner arch and step corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 206,007 miles

front discs worn

king pins worn

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

stearing box pipes rusty

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

alternator belts slack

Fail 8 Sep 2011 205,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

alternator belts slack

front discs worn

king pins worn

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

stearing box pipes rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2010 202,999 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 202,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Ns door mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to os door step

Pass 10 Aug 2009 200,512 miles

Oil leak

water pump on engine noisy and starting to leak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 199,819 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 199,819 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

aux belts loose

passengers step into vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2007 96,686 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 96,686 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Nearside Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 193,616 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 185,537 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 185,537 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.6.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

power steering belt worn

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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N465 AWB is a 1995 Mercedes Minibus in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N465 AWB, 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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N465 AWB is a 1995 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 9 November 1995.

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