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2005 Mercedes
- Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
- Mileage: 301,616.19 mi
- Gross weight: 8,400 kg
Light vehicles <3.5t - Bus/Autocar - Minibus (less than 30 passengers)
Servon-sur-Vilaine, France
Light vehicles <3.5t - Bus/Autocar - Minibus (less than 30 passengers)
Minibuses are small to mid-size passenger vehicles designed to carry between 8 and 30 people. Used for shuttles, school transport, tours, or corporate fleets, they come in van-based, cutaway, or bus-chassis configurations with diesel, petrol, or electric powertrains. Buyers evaluate seating layout, safety features, accessibility options, service history, and regulatory compliance when selecting a reliable, economical minibus for commercial or private use.
Inspect frame and body for rust or collision damage, check engine hours and service records, test brakes, suspension and HVAC, verify accessibility equipment and seat layouts, and run a VIN/title history check.
Minibuses are moved on flatbeds, lowboys, or driven by professional transporters. Secure tie-downs, check height/weight permits, consider door-to-door haulage or driveaway services, and prepare paperwork and battery/fuel safeguards.
Follow manufacturer intervals for oil, filters, brakes, coolant and transmission. Regularly inspect tires, HVAC, lifting devices (ramps/lifts), seat anchorage and safety systems; perform more frequent checks for high-use fleet vehicles.
Verify title/registration, emissions and safety inspections, passenger transport permits, insurance requirements, and any local accessibility or DOT compliance records before purchase.