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CSZ 4291

1997 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

282,262 mi
Last recorded282,262 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes 814D121,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSZ 4291
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2023 282,262 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022
Fail 16 Nov 2022 280,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 266,862 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 266,253 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 246,934 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 246,450 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 228,902 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 228,882 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 213,471 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 212,893 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 198,810 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 198,368 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 814D?

Based on 863 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,172
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Brake hose bulging under pressure 11
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CSZ 4291 is a 1997 Mercedes 814D in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes 814D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 121,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes 814D fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CSZ 4291, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 814D typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CSZ 4291 registered?

CSZ 4291 is a 1997 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is CSZ 4291 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSZ 4291 shows 13 tests with a 38.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CSZ 4291 have outstanding finance?

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