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R971 TLD

1998 Mercedes Minibus

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,378 mi
Last recorded20,378 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Minibus145,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 TLD
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,378 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,582 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 5,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 5,833 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 167,267 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 155,993 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 155,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 144,830 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 133,029 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 120,201 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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R971 TLD is a 1998 Mercedes Minibus in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R971 TLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R971 TLD registered?

R971 TLD is a 1998 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R971 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R971 TLD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R971 TLD have outstanding finance?

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