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MX05 DBY

2005 Mercedes Minibus

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

398,459 mi
Last recorded398,459 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Minibus129,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 DBY
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 398,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 398,130 miles

whole underbody covered in underseal

Pass 5 Sep 2022 397,567 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 397,540 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 396,491 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 396,478 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 387,702 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 387,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 344,401 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 344,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 310,021 miles

rear of bus accident damaged and repaired

Pass 29 Apr 2016 289,878 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 289,735 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Offside brake light is dull

Pass 11 Mar 2014 618,408 miles

Front windscreen has a crack more than 40mm

Fail 4 Mar 2014 618,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front windscreen has a crack more than 40mm

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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MX05 DBY is a 2005 Mercedes Minibus in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 129,265 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 MX05 DBY, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX05 DBY is a 2005 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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