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K443 DRW

1993 Mercedes Minibus

Cream Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

44,459 mi
Last recorded44,459 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK443 DRW
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2006 44,459 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s park brake 248 no lock ; o/s 1022 no lock .

Fail 6 Jun 2006 44,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Rear brake system requires investigation service brake n/s reading 1405kg o/s 706kg

Fail 1 Jun 2006 44,378 miles

Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 38,705 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 38,655 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

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

exhaust silencer not secure to front pipe

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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K443 DRW is a 1993 Mercedes Minibus in Cream with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K443 DRW, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K443 DRW registered?

K443 DRW is a 1993 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 5 July 1993.

Is K443 DRW safe to buy?

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