MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
261,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear spring bushes slight perrishing
near side front tyre wear on outside edge
rear brake disk slight scoring
Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
Rear fog lamp not in good working order (inoperative) (1.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Minibus?
Based on 1,162 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R965 HMW is a 1998 Mercedes Minibus in Yellow with a 2,874cc 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 R965 HMW, 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 R965 HMW registered?
R965 HMW is a 1998 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 14 March 1998.
Is R965 HMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R965 HMW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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