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K986 WNH

1992 Mercedes Minibus

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,909 mi
Last recorded112,909 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK986 WNH
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2015 112,909 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 106,935 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all 4 spring eye bushes deteriorated

handbrake cable fouling exhaust

power steering pipes/hoses insecure at front of engine

Fail 16 May 2014 106,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Upper Rear outline marker lamp(s) missing (1.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all 4 spring eye bushes deteriorated

handbrake cable fouling exhaust

power steering pipes/hoses insecure at front of engine

Pass 7 May 2013 97,592 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 97,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,970 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

nearside rear top marker light cover light missing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,049 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,802 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 66,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 66,953 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 58,940 miles

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,940 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,786 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer side walls

Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,058 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 51,058 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

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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K986 WNH is a 1992 Mercedes Minibus in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K986 WNH, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K986 WNH is a 1992 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 18 August 1992.

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