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X985 JOH

2000 Mercedes Minibus

Grey Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

233,504 mi
Last recorded233,504 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 JOH
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 233,504 miles

Corrosion on nearside rear, and offside rear body areas

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 208,402 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 208,391 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Chassis identification plate broken

N/s grabrail insecure at roof mounting

N/s second seat armrest missing

N/s/f seat backpanel missing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 186,866 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 175,315 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 163,837 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 153,178 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 134,163 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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X985 JOH is a 2000 Mercedes Minibus in Grey with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X985 JOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X985 JOH?

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What year was X985 JOH registered?

X985 JOH is a 2000 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X985 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X985 JOH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X985 JOH have outstanding finance?

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