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C15 ABL

1989 Mercedes 814

Red Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,639 mi
Last recorded64,639 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 814382,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 ABL
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,523 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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C15 ABL is a 1989 Mercedes 814 in Red with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 382,944 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 C15 ABL, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C15 ABL registered?

C15 ABL is a 1989 Mercedes 814, first registered on 17 October 1989.

Is C15 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 ABL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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