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T186 ARW

1999 Mercedes Minibus

Beige Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,275 mi
Last recorded183,275 miles
Recorded on2 May 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT186 ARW
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2007 183,275 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 169,128 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 168,935 miles

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

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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T186 ARW is a 1999 Mercedes Minibus in Beige with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T186 ARW, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of T186 ARW?

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What year was T186 ARW registered?

T186 ARW is a 1999 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is T186 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T186 ARW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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