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B573 FVL

1985 Mercedes 814

Green Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

610,792 mi
Last recorded610,792 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB573 FVL
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 610,792 miles

corrosion in cab floor

Fail 4 Jun 2015 610,700 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 604,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 604,007 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 593,277 miles

cab corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 593,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

cab corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust box clamp loose

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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B573 FVL is a 1985 Mercedes 814 in Green with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B573 FVL, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B573 FVL registered?

B573 FVL is a 1985 Mercedes 814, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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