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Y743 DDA

2001 Mercedes Minibus

Beige Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,195 mi
Last recorded166,195 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Minibus121,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 DDA
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 166,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 May 2009 156,055 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2009 156,055 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 137,138 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 137,083 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.1.B.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.1.B.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 113,777 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 113,740 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not in good working order (function impaired) (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 91,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Fail 31 May 2006 91,512 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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Y743 DDA is a 2001 Mercedes Minibus in Beige with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 121,219 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 Y743 DDA, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y743 DDA registered?

Y743 DDA is a 2001 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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