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W693 ABA

2000 Mercedes Minibus

Blue Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

281,864 mi
Last recorded281,864 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW693 ABA
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 281,864 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 278,882 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake wear lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Aug 2014 278,882 miles

brake wear lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Aug 2013 276,136 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 271,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 265,310 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 249,621 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 248,674 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 229,068 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 206,785 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 180,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 180,378 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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W693 ABA is a 2000 Mercedes Minibus in Blue with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W693 ABA, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W693 ABA registered?

W693 ABA is a 2000 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W693 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W693 ABA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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