MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
265,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak gearbox area ()
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)
o/s/r mudgaurd and n/s/r mudgaurd out riggers hold not with in a percribed area . x6 removable seats at time of test
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Minibus?
Based on 1,162 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PO53 LRE is a 2003 Mercedes Minibus in Maroon with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 83,365 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 PO53 LRE, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was PO53 LRE registered?
PO53 LRE is a 2003 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 8 October 2003.
Is PO53 LRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for PO53 LRE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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