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N197 UUK

1995 Mercedes Minibus

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

297,809 mi
Last recorded297,809 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes Minibus211,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 UUK
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 297,809 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 286,052 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 286,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 275,023 miles

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

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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N197 UUK is a 1995 Mercedes Minibus in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 211,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N197 UUK, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N197 UUK registered?

N197 UUK is a 1995 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 4 October 1995.

Is N197 UUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N197 UUK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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