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S371 PGB

1998 Mercedes Minibus

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

532,140 mi
Last recorded532,140 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Minibus145,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 PGB
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2013 532,140 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 519,316 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 508,658 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 496,163 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 478,235 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 458,613 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 442,803 miles

( unable to register/ fallback due to file transffer down load. started at 10:17 finish at 11:15

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

axle 1 o/s spring bushes worn

Pass 19 Jul 2006 432,756 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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S371 PGB is a 1998 Mercedes Minibus in Red with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S371 PGB, 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 S371 PGB registered?

S371 PGB is a 1998 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S371 PGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S371 PGB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S371 PGB have outstanding finance?

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