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P497 MTM

1996 Mercedes Minibus

Yellow Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,676 mi
Last recorded122,676 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 MTM
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2007 122,676 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 122,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 119,030 miles

Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Front Leaf spring balance beam rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 111,899 miles

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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P497 MTM is a 1996 Mercedes Minibus in Yellow with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P497 MTM, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P497 MTM registered?

P497 MTM is a 1996 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P497 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P497 MTM 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.

Does P497 MTM have outstanding finance?

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