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B12 SCR

1987 Mercedes 814

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

224,889 mi
Last recorded224,889 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 Mercedes 814209,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 SCR
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 224,889 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security a post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced locker frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced locker frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 224,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting a post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor of cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security a post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced locker frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced locker frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 224,281 miles

most tyre walls perished....some tyres unevenly worn..in poor condition..

Fail 12 Dec 2016 224,242 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play kingpins n/s and o/s too much lift......... (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush all cracked/some links now misplaced (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush All cracked and falling apart (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body holed within 30cm of seat belt reel mounts..n/s and o/s (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers n/w (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

most tyre walls perished....some tyres unevenly worn..in poor condition..

Pass 2 Aug 2014 223,750 miles

slight lift in offside kingpin

Pass 10 Aug 2013 222,434 miles

near side off side front king pins lift close to failure limit

Fail 5 Jul 2013 222,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

near side front off side front king pins lift close to failure

Pass 13 Jul 2012 221,041 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 218,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 215,267 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 212,807 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 209,859 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 205,247 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 814?

Based on 2,035 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
6,960
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Statutory seat belt missing 32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 19
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16
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B12 SCR is a 1987 Mercedes 814 in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 209,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 814 fails its MOT is statutory seat belt missing, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B12 SCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 814 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B12 SCR registered?

B12 SCR is a 1987 Mercedes 814, first registered on 6 January 1987.

Is B12 SCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 SCR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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