2014 Mellor Heavy Weight BUS (CA 3.0L Diesel · SP64 AAO

This vehicle presents a stable and exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 26 June 2024 at 122,440 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to July 2021, suggesting a high standard of preventative maintenance and a lack of recurring mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age. It covered 9,635 miles between the June 2022 test at 103,105 miles and the April 2023 test at 112,805 miles, then added another 9,635 miles by June 2024. This steady usage pattern indicates the bus has been in regular service rather than sitting idle, which generally helps preserve seals and prevents battery or braking system stagnation. The absence of any recorded defects or advisories over the last five years is unusual for a commercial vehicle of this age. While the record is clean, the lack of mentioned wear on consumables like brake discs, tyres, or suspension bushes suggests either a very rigorous maintenance regime or a tester who has been lenient. A buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of the chassis and load-bearing areas for any signs of corrosion that may have been overlooked. Priority should be given to checking the condition of the drivetrain and the integrity of the passenger cabin fittings. Given the 122,440 mileage, an in-person check of the gearbox transition and clutch wear is advisable. Inspecting the tyre tread depth and brake pad thickness will confirm if the lack of MOT advisories reflects actual component health or simply a timely replacement schedule managed outside of the annual testing window.